90% of Corn Planted in US is Genetically Modified
by Peter Graham on Aug 1, 2013 | Views: 738 | Score: 11
| % of all corn planted that is genetically modified | |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 73 |
| 2008 | 80 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 86 |
| 2011 | 88 |
| 2012 | 88 |
| 2013 | 90 |
Sources:
ers.usda.gov
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Genetically modified corn varieties now account for 90% of all corn planted in the United States. The jury is still out, however, on whether this is beneficial or ultimately an escalating public health issue.