IPM...
Cutting Edge Science and Technology Issues

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• The Resitant Pest Management Newsletter

• Bt Transgenic Crops
  UW Scientists Urge Caution.... Sept. 17, 1996

  Bt COTTON CREATING RESISTANCE TO Bt?
  by Max Woodfin in SOUTHERN
  SUSTAINABLE FARMING #12 SEPT 1996

  
  

Pest Management at the Crossroads contains discussion of applications of biotechnology to pest management. The critiques of Bt-transgenic plants and herbicide-tolerance, and related recommendations are bound to be controversial. We'll try to incorporate the highlights of the debate here.

• Table 6.5 "New Characteristics Associated with Genetically Engineered Crop Varieties Planned for Introduction by the Year 2000" from Pest Management at the Crossroads

• For one company's views, see "Distinguishing Ag Biotech Technology" from the AgraQuest Web site

• New Web Site on "Genetic Engeering and Its Dangers" with Internet Links and Essays

• Impacts on International Trade
  • New York Times aricle "Genetic Soybeans From the U.S. Alarm Europeans" , November 7, 1996
  • Europeans Concerned Over Exports of Roundup Ready Soybeans, recent developments documented by the Pesticide Action Network

• Genetically altered soybeans and labelling --SANET discussion

• EPA Reinvents Requirements to Expedite the Approval of Pheromone (Biological) Pesticides
  Released Friday, September 13, 1996 (Virginia Cooperative Extension Pest Management ListServ)

• Information on a new biopesticide to control mosquitos and lower risks from public health programs still dependent on DDT: Laginex

• "Hunting for Microbes" by Ralph Sinibaldi, PhD

• Impact of Eradication Programs -- SANET discussion