Episode 46: Bernardo de la Vega - Short Corn Part II and Farming in Mexico
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Farmers across the globe face similar challenges, but there are also many differences in their operations.  In this episode we chat with Bernardo de la Vega about his farm in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.  For the past few years, Bernardo has been growing Vitala corn.  Listen as he discusses the unique problems facing Mexican farmers and how the launch of short stature corn has helped address some of those challenges.  You can also learn more about short corn from Bayer Crop Science: www.cropscience.bayer.com/who-we-are/events/how-sustainable-short-stature-corn-can-change-future-food.
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