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

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   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.

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3. www.science.org › content › articleNew genetically modified corn produces up to 10% more than ...

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   Nov 4, 2019 · Now, researchers have for the first time shown they can reliably increase corn yields up to 10% by changing a gene that increases plant growth—regardless of whether growing conditions are poor or optimal.

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

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   Jan 9, 2024 · GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, can help farmers increase yields, but may also have potential negative effects. Learn the pros and cons and how to identify GMO foods.

5. responsibletechnology.org › the-basics › gmos-in-foodGMOs in Food - Institute for Responsible Technology

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   In the U.S., three major commodity crops are raised predominantly from GMO seed: field corn (92%*), soybeans (94%*), and cotton (98%*). [1] Almost 95% of Canadian grown Canola is genetically engineered for herbicide resistance. [2] U.S. sugar beet production is estimated to be over 95% genetically modified for herbicide resistance. [3]

6. vittana.org › 11-pros-and-cons-of-genetically11 Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Corn – Vittana.org

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   Aug 25, 2017 · Genetically modified corn is purposely altered so that the crop can achieve specific goals for a farmer, the producers of the product, and society in general. It’s the next evolution of what has been practiced for centuries. The goal is to create a better, healthier, and more useful product.

7. theconversation.com › what-is-bioengineered-foodWhat is bioengineered food? An agriculture expert explains

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   Jan 21, 2022 · More than 90% of U.S.-grown corn, soybeans and sugar beets are genetically modified. This means that many processed foods containing high-fructose corn syrup, beet sugar or soy protein may fall...

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   What is genetically modified corn?

   • Genetically modified corn is purposely altered so that the crop can achieve specific goals for a farmer, the producers of the product, and society in general. It’s the next evolution of what has been practiced for centuries. The goal is to create a better, healthier, and more useful product.

   11 Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Corn – Vittana.org

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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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   Is genetically modified corn better than non-GMO corn?

   • Although the risks of a crop failure are reduced when working with genetically modified corn, there isn’t a proven economic benefit from using this type of crop. Most GMO corn takes as long to grow and produce a yield as non-GMO corn. It is treated as a commodity, just like non-GMO corn, and trades at the same rate.

   11 Pros and Cons of Genetically Modified Corn – Vittana.org

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   What foods are genetically modified?

   • More than 90% of U.S.-grown corn, soybeans and sugar beets are genetically modified. This means that many processed foods containing high-fructose corn syrup, beet sugar or soy protein may fall under the new disclosure standard.

   What is bioengineered food? An agriculture expert explains

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9. www.eatingwell.com › article › 110514Clearing Up the Confusion About Genetically Modified Corn

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   Jun 25, 2012 · Learn more about the debate on genetically modified corn versus organic corn, and find out how to buy the best corn.