Gene Flow
Gene flow from genetically engineered crops to organic and conventional crops is a big agricultural concern.
Economics
By 2013, at least 90 percent of corn, cotton and soybeans planted in the U.S. were genetically engineered.
Values
Human values play a large part in how genetically engineered crops are received by the public. But what does that mean?
Understanding GMOs
In our current usage, genetically engineered (GE) refers more precisely to an organism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering.
Food Safety & Regulation
The safety of our food supply is critical. What are the food safety concerns with genetically engineered organisms?
About
The five topic areas are:
Defining GE organisms in agriculture
How human values affect views on GE crops
Food safety and regulations for GE organisms in agriculture
Assessing the net social benefit of GE organisms in agriculture
Implications of gene flow and natural selection for GE crops
Read the entire Understanding Genetically Engineered Organisms in Agriculture white paper.
Measure 92
In November of 2014, Oregon voted on ballot initiative Measure 92, involving genetically modified organisms. The measure did not pass. The intent of this website and the associated white papers is not to take a position on Measure 92, but rather to present science-based information to Oregonians.
Additional Resources
AgriBiotech - information about agricultural biotechnology from the U.S.'s Land Grant colleges and universities.
National Pesticide Information Center
Panic Free GMOs - a series by the Grist