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  1. Jan 9, 2024 · According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), GMO seeds are used to plant over 90% of all maize (corn), cotton, and soy grown in the United States, which means that many of the...

    • Most Corn is Genetically Modified. Yes, most corn in the US is genetically modified or GMO. But the good news is that we rarely eat the GMO corn.
    • Corn is Full of Sugar. One of the persistent myths associated with corn is that it is full of sugar. The sweet taste of the vegetable further adds to this reputation.
    • Corn Has Low Nutrient Value. While other vegetables may get top-billing for their nutrient value, corn rarely gets the same treatment. In fact, many people believe that corn lacks any substantive nutrient value.
    • Corn Has No Health Benefits. Thanks to the misconceptions about its nutrient value and high sugar content, corn is seen to contain no health benefits.
  2. Jul 10, 2012 · Bottom line: don’t feel guilty about eating this summer staple. One of the most prevalent myths about corn is that most of it is genetically modified, but in actuality, only 3-4% of the sweet corn planted in the U.S. last year was GMO.

  3. Jun 25, 2012 · The corn we eat fresh is grown on only 250,000 acres. Last year only 3 to 4 percent of the sweet corn raised in the United States came from the genetically modified sweet corn seeds Syngenta, a global agribusiness company, introduced 15 years ago. Monsanto hopes to change all that.

  4. Aug 23, 2022 · Fortunately for all of us, the scientific literature continues to support the safety and efficacy of ubiquitous GMO crops like corn. Farming. Food Technology. Safety. Explore the benefits of GMO corn, which supports many branches of the food industry and helps farmers use fewer pesticides.

  5. Jan 5, 2024 · Even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency —which work together to regulate GMOs and make sure they meet...

  6. Oct 2, 2019 · Grown by millions of farmers, many in developing countries, the technology is providing significant economic and environmental benefits, such as reductions in chemical use of 37%, increased yields of 22% and improved farm profits of 68% (Klümper and Qaim, 2014).

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