Number: RL31970
Title: U.S. Agricultural Biotechnology in Global Markets: An Introduction
Authors: Geoffrey S. Becker and Charles Hanrahan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: U.S. farmers have been rapidly adopting genetically engineered (GE) cropsmainly corn, soybean, and cotton varietiesto lower production costs and improve management. However, the U.S. agricultural economy is highly dependent upon exports, at a time when many foreign consumers are wary of the products of agricultural biotechnology. As a result, U.S. exporters often have encountered barriers to trade in these markets.
Pages: 19
Date: Updated June 19, 2003