The percentage of GMOs in US soybeans, corn and cotton exceeds 90%

Published 2025년 1월 25일

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The article highlights the widespread adoption of Genetically Modified (GM) crops in the United States, focusing on the increase in the cultivation of herbicide-tolerant (HT) and Bt crops for soybeans, cotton, and corn. By 2024, the majority of these crops were planted with HT and Bt varieties, with stacked varieties, which include both traits, covering a significant portion of cultivated land. The use of GM crops has had a positive impact on yield, reducing the need for herbicides and promoting sustainability by decreasing the dependence on chemical pesticides. The introduction of new resistant varieties and recent advances in drought resistance and nutritional improvements further enhance the benefits of GM crops, solidifying the U.S.'s position as a global leader in agricultural biotechnology.

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Soybean cultivation has been a paradigmatic example in the adoption of GM technology. In 1997, only 17% of soybean hectares used HT seeds. This percentage grew rapidly to reach 94% in 2014, stabilizing near that level in subsequent years. In 2024, the percentage of soybeans planted with HT varieties reached an all-time high of 96%. In the case of cotton, HT seeds rose from 10% of hectares cultivated in 1997 to 93% in 2024. Likewise, Bt cotton reached 90% adoption in 2024, consolidating itself as one of the most important technologies for this crop. Stacked varieties, which combine HT and Bt, accounted for approximately 87% of the area planted with cotton in the same year. HT corn showed slower growth in its early days, but its adoption accelerated after the turn of the century. By 2024, 90% of the nation’s corn hectares were planted with herbicide-tolerant varieties. Bt varieties, introduced in 1996, reached 86% adoption by 2024. Stacked technologies, which combine HT and Bt ...

Source: Agromeat