Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix
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Genetically Engineered Crops in the United States Report
Despite the rapid increase in the adoption of genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybean, and cotton varieties by US farmers, questions persist regarding their economic and environmental impacts, the evolution of weed resistance, and consumer acceptance. This report examines issues related to three major stakeholders in agricultural biotechnology: GE seed suppliers and technology providers (biotech firms), farmers, and consumers.
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Author
Jorge Fernandez-Cornejo, Seth J. Wechsler, Michael Livingston, and Lorraine Mitchell
Organization
USDA Economic Research Service
Lessons Associated with this Resource
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and Organic Foods
- Evaluating Perspectives About GMOs
- The Science of GMOs