Sara Schafer, AgWeb Crops Online Editor
A rising number of farmers continue to adopt genetically engineered crops, according to a new study from USDA. Since their introduction in 1996, farmers have rapidly accepted genetically engineered crops.
Key findings in the USDA study include:
- Adoption of biotech soybeans is 91% in 2009.
- Adoption of all biotech cotton reached 88% in 2009.
- Adoption of all biotech corn climbed to 85% in 2009.
Additionally, the study confirmed soybeans and cotton genetically engineered with herbicide-tolerant traits have been the most widely and rapidly adopted genetically engineered crops in the U.S., followed by insect-resistant cotton and corn.
(HT = herbicide-tolerant, Bt = insect-resistant)
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For More Information
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S.: Corn Varieties
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S.: Soybeans Varieties
Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S.: Upland Cotton Varieties
You can e-mail Sara Schafer at sschafer@farmjournal.com.
