The Economics of Within-Field Bt Corn Refuges

The Economics of Within-Field Bt Corn Refuges

January 1, 2000

Jeffrey Hyde, Marshall A. Martin, Paul V. Preckel, Craig L. Dobbins, and C. Richard EdwardsPurdue University Farmers who plant Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn are obligated to plant a 20% non-Bt corn refuge as part of an Insect Resistance Management program. This paper…