Adoption of genetically engineered crops in the U.S. - a USDA/ERS report

September, 2003

OVERVIEW

U.S. farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since their introduction in 1996, notwithstanding uncertainty about consumer acceptance and economic and environmental impacts. Soybeans and cotton genetically engineered with herbicide-tolerant traits have been the most widely and rapidly adopted GE crops in the U.S., followed by insect-resistant cotton and corn. This product summarizes the extent of adoption of herbicide-tolerant and insect–resistant crops since their introduction in 1996.

The complete report is at  http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/BiotechCrops/

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