Survey evidence on producer use and costs of genetically modified seed

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Research into the impact that the use of genetically modified seed in cotton production and soybean has on producer costs, production practices and pesticide use is presented. Evidence is taken from survey data collected by USDA's Agricultural Resource Management Study in 1997.

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Rent creation and distribution from biotechnology innovations: The case of Bt cotton and herbicide-tolerant soybeans in 1997

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The economic welfare from the second-year planting of Bt cotton in 1997 is evaluated, and provisional estimates of the planting of soybeans that are tolerant to herbicides in 1997 are given.

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Roundup Ready soybeans and welfare effects in the soybean complex

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Research is presented that evaluates the welfare effects of Roundup Ready soybean adoption by using a three-region world model for the soybean complex. Roundup is a commercial name for the nonselective herbicide glyphosate.

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