Research predicts benefits to monarchs from habitat near crop fields
Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021 New research on monarchs by Iowa State University scientists offers important insights to those trying to boost populations by planting habitat close to corn and soybean fields. The research indicates maximum increases in Iowa monarch populations are expected if habitat is established near crop fields, assuming that Integrated Pest Management recommendations are used, and insecticide spray drift management practices are followed. The research helps answer important questions related to the long-term sustainability of North America's eastern monarch butterfly Es...
Source: farmprogress.com