search our site     home > key topics > ag chemicals & production technology   genetically engineered inputs The use of genetically engineered inputs such as Bt crops and herbicide-tolerant crops has grown tremendously over the past decade, and with it public interest in both its potential benefits and drawbacks. Consumers, policymakers, and investors alike have a stake in the safe and effective use of these new technologies. ERS conducts research on the use of genetically engineered production inputs and the impacts from their use in crops and livestock related briefing rooms - offer an indepth discussion synthesizing ERS research Ag Chemicals and Production Technology Agricultural Biotechnology Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) Invasive Species Management Traceability in the U.S. Food Supply feature Adoption of Bioengineered Crops—This report uses USDA survey data to examine the extent to which US farmers have adopted bioengineered crops, factors affecting adoption of these crops, and the impacts of bioengineered crops on input use and farm-level net returns. AER-810 (6/02) web administration: webadmin@ers.usda.gov updated: January 14, 2003  Also at ERS... latest publications (all) • Amber Waves, April 2004 • Food Traceability: One Ingredient in a Safe and Efficient Food Supply • Traceability in the U.S. Food Supply: Economic Theory and Industry Studies latest data products (all) • Adoption of Genetically Engineered Crops in the U.S. • Plant Breeding Research and Development • Crop Production Practices research emphases (all) • A safe food supply resources • Contact an ERS Expert • Calendar of Releases services • Receive E-mail Updates • E-mail This Page • Translate This Page

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