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Field Search Exit Search College of Agricultural Sciences » Biotechnology in Agriculture Open search box Apply MyCAS About Understanding GMOs Food Safety & Regulation Economics Gene Flow Values Videos Home 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? Previous story ‹ Next story" › All Stories Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Video of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) 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. Lectures from Experts National Pesticide Information Center Panic Free GMOs - a series by the Grist Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology OSU College of Agricultural Sciences 430 Strand Agriculture Hall Corvallis, Oregon 97331 Contact Us ©2022 Oregon State University Privacy Information and Disclaimer Equal Opportunity and Accessibility My College of Agricultural Sciences Apply | Donate Student Resources Transfer Guides Clubs and Organizations Future Students Degrees Diversity Resources Employee Resources Funding Opportunities Safety and Compliance New Employees Orientation New Employee...