Citation Information

  • Title : Impacts of Genetically Engineered Crops on Pesticide Use: The First Thirteen Years
  • Source : Critical Issue Report: The First Thirteen Years
  • Publisher : The Organic Center
  • Pages : 1-69
  • Year : 2009
  • Document Type : Journal Article
  • Language : English
  • Authors:
    • Benbrook, C.
  • Climates: Mediterranean (Csa, Csb). Continental (D). Temperate (C). Steppe (BSh, BSk). Humid subtropical (Cwa, Cfa). Hot summer continental (Dsa, Dfa, Dwa). Warm summer continental/Hemiboreal (Dsb, Dfb, Dwb).
  • Cropping Systems: Maize. Cotton. Soybean.
  • Countries: USA.

Summary

Th is report explores the impact of the adoption of genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybean, and cotton on pesticide use in the United States, drawing principally on data from the United States Department of Agriculture. Th e most striking finding is that GE crops have been responsible for an increase of 383 million pounds of herbicide use in the U.S. over the first 13 years of commercial use of GE crops (1996-2008).

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