Biotech crops no better than non-GMO on yields or pesticide use

In the 20 years since GMO crops were approved for cultivation, U.S. farmers have embraced them almost to exclusion of other seeds while Europe has steadily refused to let them into its fields. The New York Times says its “extensive examination” of U.S. and European farming found that genetic engineering “has not accelerated increases in… » Read More

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