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1. www.fda.gov › food › agricultural-biotechnologyGMO Crops, Animal Food, and Beyond | FDA

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   Only a few types of GMO crops are grown in the United States, but some of these GMOs make up a large percentage of the crop grown (e.g., soybeans, corn, sugar beets, canola, and cotton). In 2020 ...

2. www.businessinsider.com › diet-nutrition › gmo-foods9 Common GMO Foods - Business Insider

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   • Corn. About 92% of corn in the US is genetically modified. GMO corn produces proteins that are toxic to certain pests, but not considered harmful to humans and livestock.
   • Soybeans. Soybeans are typically genetically modified to become herbicide-tolerant, drought-tolerant, or insect-resistant. About 94% of soybeans are GMOs, but most of the crop is used in animal feed, says Muszalski.
   • Summer squash. Genetically modified summer squash is resistant to a particular virus called zucchini yellow mosaic, which can cause severe deformations, blisters, and stunt growth of the crop.
   • Canola. About 95% of canola that's planted is genetically modified. This crop, which is used to make canola oil by crushing the seeds, is typically modified to resist herbicides and limit the weeds where it is grown, says Muszalski.

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   Is corn a GMO?

   • Corn: Corn is the most commonly grown crop in the United States, and most of it is GMO. Most GMO corn is created to resist insect pests or tolerate herbicides. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn is a GMO corn that produces proteins that are toxic to certain insect pests but not to humans, pets, livestock, or other animals.

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   What are the different types of GMO crops?

   • Only a few types of GMO crops are grown in the United States, but some of these GMOs make up a large percentage of the crop grown (e.g., soybeans, corn, sugar beets, canola, and cotton). In 2020, GMO soybeans made up 94% of all soybeans planted, GMO cotton made up 96% of all cotton planted, and 92% of corn planted was GMO corn.

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   What fruits and vegetables are GMOs?

   • A few fresh fruit and vegetables are available in GMO varieties, including potatoes, summer squash, apples, papayas, and pink pineapples. Although GMOs are in a lot of the foods we eat, most of the GMO crops grown in the United States are used for animal food.

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   What are GMO crops used for?

   • In 2018,4 GMO soybeans made up 94% of all soybeans planted, GMO cotton made up 94% of all cotton planted, and 92% of corn planted was GMO corn. Most GMO crops are used in food for animals like cows, chickens, and fish. They are also used to make ingredients that are then used in food products like cereal, snack chips, and vegetable oils.

   GMOs 101: Your Basic Questions Answered - National Agricultural Library

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4. www.nal.usda.gov › sites › wwwGMOs 101: Your Basic Questions Answered

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   soybeans, corn, sugar beets, canola, and cotton). In 2018,4 GMO soybeans made up 94% of all soybeans planted, GMO cotton made up 94% of all cotton planted, and 92% of corn planted was GMO corn. Most GMO crops are used in food for animals like cows, chickens, and fish. They are also used to make ingredients that are then used

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5. www.healthline.com › nutrition › gmo-pros-and-consGMOs: Pros and Cons, Backed by Evidence - Healthline

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   Jan 9, 2024 · In the food industry, GMO crops have had genes added to them for various reasons, such as improving: their growth. nutritional content. sustainability. pest resistance. ease of farming. While it ...

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7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 324576Pros and cons of GMO foods: Health and environment

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   Jan 5, 2024 · the risk of outcrossing, where genes from GMO foods pass into wild plants and other crops. a negative impact on insects and other species. reduction in other plant types, leading to a loss of ...

8. www.fda.gov › food › agricultural-biotechnologyScience and History of GMOs and Other Food Modification ...

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   Apr 19, 2023 · 2016: Congress passes a law requiring labeling for some foods produced through genetic engineering and uses the term “bioengineered,” which will start to appear on some foods. 2017: GMO apples ...

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10. foodinsight.org › the-benefits-of-gmo-cornThe Benefits of GMO Corn: Promoting Safe and Nutritious Food ...

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    Aug 23, 2022 · Also, according to PG Economics LTD, the economic benefits of genetically modified crops have reached $150 billion globally since the first GMO crops were planted in 1996. The Skinny on GMO Corn. Corn is used for feeding people and animals, but it is also used to produce fuel (ethanol) and many additional everyday items—like toothpaste, dish ...