Agricultural Biotechnology: Background and Recent Issues

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Since the first genetically engineered (GE) crops (also called GM [genetically modified] crops, or GMOs, genetically modified organisms) became commercially available in the mid-1990s, U.S. soybean, cotton, and corn farmers have rapidly adopted them. As adoption has spread, there have been policy debates over the costs
and benefits of GE products. Issues include the impacts of GE crops on the environment and food safety, and whether GE foods should be specially labeled. Congress generally has been supportive of GE agricultural products, although some Members have expressed wariness about their adoption and regulation. The 109th Congress will likely continue to follow trade developments, particularly the
U.S.-EU dispute, as well as U.S. regulatory mechanisms for approving biotech foods.
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Creation Date: March 7, 2005
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Becker, Geoffrey S.
Agricultural Biotechnology: Background and Recent Issues
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Place of Publication: Washington D.C., USA
Original Creation Date: March 7, 2005
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Since the first genetically engineered (GE) crops (also called GM [genetically modified] crops, or GMOs, genetically modified organisms) became commercially available in the mid-1990s, U.S. soybean, cotton, and corn farmers have rapidly adopted them. As adoption has spread, there have been policy debates over the costs
and benefits of GE products. Issues include the impacts of GE crops on the environment and food safety, and whether GE foods should be specially labeled. Congress generally has been supportive of GE agricultural products, although some Members have expressed wariness about their adoption and regulation. The 109th Congress will likely continue to follow trade developments, particularly the
U.S.-EU dispute, as well as U.S. regulatory mechanisms for approving biotech foods.
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