The Most Common GMO Crops

Soybeans: USDA data shows that 93% of soybeans grown in the US are genetically modified. Soybeans are engineered to be resistant to herbicides. Soybean oil is found in many processed foods such as dressings, and mayonnaise. Soy lecithin is used extensively from bread products to supplements.

Canola: 90-95% of the canola/rapeseed crop in the US is genetically modified. Canola is engineered to be resistant to certain pesticides and able to tolerate heavy pesticide crop spray. Canola can be found in a wide range of processed food and bread products.

Corn: USDA data shows that 88% of the corn crops in the US are genetically modified. GM corn is created to be resistant to certain pesticides and makes them tolerant to large amounts of crop pesticide spray. Corn products such as cornstarch and corn syrup are also used extensively in processed foods. Sweet corn is also modified to produce its own insecticide. The insect-killing gene comes from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (also known as “Bt corn”).  

Cotton: USDA data shows that about 94% of cotton crops in the US are genetically modified. GM cotton is engineered to be pest-resistant and herbicide-tolerant.

Hawaiian Papaya: 50% or more of the papaya crops in the US are genetically modified. Papaya has been engineered to be resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus.

Potatoes: Roughly 10% of the potato crop in the US is engineered to be pest-resistant.

Sugar beets: Roughly 95% of sugar beets are the Roundup Ready variety. They are engineered to be resistant to certain pesticides and able to tolerate heavy pesticide crop sprays.

You have the right to choose and vote with your dollars.  To avoid GMO crops, simply buy certified organic.   

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