http://kbia.org en http://kbia.org/post/newscast-march-20-2012 <p>Regional news coverage from the KBIA News room, including:</p><ul><li>Missouri Democrats push ethics bill</li><li>Missourians can now apply for state money to grow specialty crops</li><li>The fight over a bust of conservative talk show host in Missouri Capitol continues</li></ul> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:52:49 +0000 Scott Kanowsky 10869 at http://kbia.org Newscast for March 20, 2012 http://kbia.org/post/scientists-say-pesticide-not-fending-corn-rootworm <p>Insect scientists say biotech corn is losing its ability to fend off a major insect pest known as the corn rootworm.&nbsp; The scientists say continued widespread use of genetically-modified corn will only make the problem worse. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:00:14 +0000 Véronique LaCapra 10376 at http://kbia.org Scientists say pesticide not fending off corn rootworm http://kbia.org/post/missouri-still-dealing-last-years-drought <p>In 2011, Missouri experienced its worst drought season since the 1950s, causing a shortage of grains and lowering the quality of feed for livestock.</p><p> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:23:13 +0000 9456 at http://kbia.org Missouri still dealing with last year's drought