ADOPTION OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS IN THE U.S.

ADOPTION OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS IN THE U.S.
September 17, 2003
ERS - USDA
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/BiotechCrops/
U.S. farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since
their introduction in 1996, notwithstanding uncertainty about consumer
acceptance and economic and environmental impacts. Soybeans and cotton
genetically engineered with herbicide-tolerant traits have been the most
widely and rapidly adopted GE crops in the U.S., followed by
insect-resistant cotton and corn. This product summarizes the extent of
adoption of herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant crops since their
introduction in 1996. Three tables devoted to corn, cotton, and soybeans
cover the 2000-2003 period by State. To view entire report see:
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/BiotechCrops/

"David Kendra" <dkendra@DELETETHISinsightbb.com> wrote in message
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ADOPTION OF GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS IN THE U.S.
September 17, 2003
ERS - USDA
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/BiotechCrops/
U.S. farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) crops widely since
their introduction in 1996, notwithstanding uncertainty about consumer
acceptance and economic and environmental impacts. Soybeans and cotton
genetically engineered with herbicide-tolerant traits have been the most
widely and rapidly adopted GE crops in the U.S., followed by
insect-resistant cotton and corn. This product summarizes the extent of
adoption of herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant crops since their
introduction in 1996. Three tables devoted to corn, cotton, and soybeans
cover the 2000-2003 period by State. To view entire report see:
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/BiotechCrops/

David,
I am a journalism student at Indiana University. I
am doing a story on biotechnology/GE crops/and regulation. I found you
name
via google group and have read several postings of yours. I went to the
USDA
site about the adoption of GM crops also. I would like to know some of
your
opinions on the subject.


Do you support the steady growth of GM crops?

Do you realize farmers continue to violate regulation concerning crop
planting
of GM food, and this could very well lead to this steady adoption, yet
ultimately devalue CM crops nationwide?

Could you please let me know why you have interest in this area of
research?

I support using any technology which results in safe, healthy and low cost
food for consumers. GE is a proven technology with demonstrated safety, is
healthy and lower cost than organic or conventional.

On Thu, 09 Oct 2003 02:15:08 GMT, "David Kendra"
dkendra@DELETETHISinsightbb.com> wrote:

I support using any technology which results in safe, healthy and low
cost
food for consumers. GE is a proven technology with demonstrated safety,
is
healthy and lower cost than organic or conventional.

Can you provide scientific proof of GM food safety and figures to
support your assertion that GM food is lower cost?

you want GM food to be safer and cheaper than conventional, after all most

On Thu, 09 Oct 2003 02:15:08 GMT, "David Kendra"
dkendra@DELETETHISinsightbb.com> wrote:

I support using any technology which results in safe, healthy and low
cost
food for consumers. GE is a proven technology with demonstrated safety,
is
healthy and lower cost than organic or conventional.

Can you provide scientific proof of GM food safety and figures to
support your assertion that GM food is lower cost?

Look forward to hearing from you.

regards
Marcus

marcus@myrealbox.com> wrote in message
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On Thu, 09 Oct 2003 02:15:08 GMT, "David Kendra"
dkendra@DELETETHISinsightbb.com> wrote:
I support using any technology which results in safe, healthy and low
cost
food for consumers. GE is a proven technology with demonstrated safety,
is
healthy and lower cost than organic or conventional.

Can you provide scientific proof of GM food safety and figures to
support your assertion that GM food is lower cost?

you want GM food to be safer and cheaper than conventional, after all most
conventional food has not been safety tested

In article <bm3thc$p3a$3@news7.svr.pol.co.uk>, "Jim Webster"
Jim@feeswerve.spam.co.uk> wrote:
marcus@myrealbox.com> wrote in message
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On Thu, 09 Oct 2003 02:15:08 GMT, "David Kendra"
dkendra@DELETETHISinsightbb.com> wrote:
I support using any technology which results in safe, healthy and low
cost
food for consumers. GE is a proven technology with demonstrated
safety,
is
healthy and lower cost than organic or conventional.

Can you provide scientific proof of GM food safety and figures to
support your assertion that GM food is lower cost?

you want GM food to be safer and cheaper than conventional, after all
most
conventional food has not been safety tested

True. But there is long experience

"Bruce Sinclair" <bruce.sinclair@NOSPAMagresearch.NOTco.NOTnz> wrote in
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In article <bm3thc$p3a$3@news7.svr.pol.co.uk>, "Jim Webster"
Jim@feeswerve.spam.co.uk> wrote:
marcus@myrealbox.com> wrote in message
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On Thu, 09 Oct 2003 02:15:08 GMT, "David Kendra"
dkendra@DELETETHISinsightbb.com> wrote:
I support using any technology which results in safe, healthy and low
cost
food for consumers. GE is a proven technology with demonstrated
safety,
is
healthy and lower cost than organic or conventional.

Can you provide scientific proof of GM food safety and figures to
support your assertion that GM food is lower cost?

you want GM food to be safer and cheaper than conventional, after all
most
conventional food has not been safety tested

True. But there is long experience :)

yes we have gluten intolerance, nut allergies, need I go on

most
conventional food has not been safety tested

True. But there is long experience :)

yes we have gluten intolerance, nut allergies, need I go on

Indeed. Well said ... and thank you for proving my polint :)

exactly, there is no evidence that conventional food is safe, indeed we have

"Bruce Sinclair" <bruce.sinclair@NOSPAMagresearch.NOTco.NOTnz> wrote in
message > >> >you want GM food to be safer and cheaper than conventional,
after all
most
conventional food has not been safety tested

True. But there is long experience :)

yes we have gluten intolerance, nut allergies, need I go on

Indeed. Well said ... and thank you for proving my polint :)

exactly, there is no evidence that conventional food is safe, indeed we have
evidence that much isn't

In article <bmg8bs$r6j$3@news8.svr.pol.co.uk>, "Jim Webster"
Jim@feeswerve.spam.co.uk> wrote:
"Bruce Sinclair" <bruce.sinclair@NOSPAMagresearch.NOTco.NOTnz> wrote in
message > >> >you want GM food to be safer and cheaper than
conventional,
after all
most
conventional food has not been safety tested

True. But there is long experience :)

yes we have gluten intolerance, nut allergies, need I go on

Indeed. Well said ... and thank you for proving my polint :)

exactly, there is no evidence that conventional food is safe, indeed we
have
evidence that much isn't

But, as you have said, we do have SOME evidence. You get this from long
term
data. Thanks again fro proving the point

In article <bmg8bs$r6j$3@news8.svr.pol.co.uk>, "Jim Webster"
Jim@feeswerve.spam.co.uk> wrote:
"Bruce Sinclair" <bruce.sinclair@NOSPAMagresearch.NOTco.NOTnz> wrote in
message > >> >you want GM food to be safer and cheaper than conventional,
after all
most
conventional food has not been safety tested

True. But there is long experience :)

yes we have gluten intolerance, nut allergies, need I go on

Indeed. Well said ... and thank you for proving my polint :)

exactly, there is no evidence that conventional food is safe, indeed we have
evidence that much isn't

But, as you have said, we do have SOME evidence. You get this from long term
data. Thanks again fro proving the point

"Bruce Sinclair" <bruce.sinclair@NOSPAMagresearch.NOTco.NOTnz> wrote in
message news:x_mjb.1250$ws.120368@news02.tsnz.net...
In article <bmg8bs$r6j$3@news8.svr.pol.co.uk>, "Jim Webster"
Jim@feeswerve.spam.co.uk> wrote:
"Bruce Sinclair" <bruce.sinclair@NOSPAMagresearch.NOTco.NOTnz> wrote in
message > >> >you want GM food to be safer and cheaper than
conventional,
after all
most
conventional food has not been safety tested
True. But there is long experience
yes we have gluten intolerance, nut allergies, need I go on
Indeed. Well said ... and thank you for proving my polint
exactly, there is no evidence that conventional food is safe, indeed we
have
evidence that much isn't

But, as you have said, we do have SOME evidence. You get this from long
term
data. Thanks again fro proving the point :)

the point is that the people making a hysterical outcry about one food type
ignore totally the dangers of another. Therefore it cannot be a rational
assessment of the dangers that is causing the problem, so what is?