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  2. 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...

  3. Mar 18, 2024 · In 2019, nearly 190 million hectares were planted with genetically engineered crops worldwide. By country comparison, the United States had the highest acreage GM crops. Brazil and...

  4. Oct 4, 2023 · Bt cotton acreage also expanded, from 15 percent of U.S. cotton acreage in 1997 to 37 percent in 2001. in 2023, 89 percent of U.S. cotton acres were planted with genetically engineered, insect-resistant seeds.

  5. At a Glance. Genetically engineered crops have been approved for cultivation in the United States since the 1990s. Today, there are 10 GMO crops currently produced in the US, while more than...

  6. Apr 19, 2023 · 1990s: The first wave of GMO produce created through genetic engineering becomes available to consumers: summer squash, soybeans, cotton, corn, papayas, tomatoes, potatoes, and canola. Not all...

  7. Mar 31, 2020 · To date, nearly 525 different transgenic events in 32 crops have been approved for cultivation in different parts of the world. The adoption of transgenic technology has been shown to increase crop yields, reduce pesticide and insecticide use, reduce CO 2 emissions, and decrease the cost of crop production.

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