Insects Becoming Resistant to Bt Corn Sooner than Scientists Expected

A mere eight years after it was introduced to farmers, Bt corn is now susceptible to a certain strain of rootworm:

http://news.yahoo.com/bugs-may-resistant-genetically-modified-corn-213322828.html

Earthship Green Building Seminar

Earthship Green Building Seminar

2011 Seminar Schedule
April 29-May 1
July 29-31
Sept 30-Oct 2

#2 Earthship Way, Taos, NM
To reserve your seminar spot, emailkirsten@earthship.com or call 575-751-0462

Welcome to The Philosofarmer's Almanac!

I am a philosophy professor by trade, but if I had my way I'd also be living on and running a small, organic, CSA farm in New England.  For now, my 300 square foot garden will have to do. In the meantime, I've decided to post some of my thoughts on philosophical and environmental issues, as well as other topics as they come up. Don't be surprised if you see my garden journal on here as well.