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    • National Academies
  • Environment
    • A Meta-Analysis of Effects of Bt Crops on Honey Bees
    • A Meta-Analysis of Effects of Bt Cotton and Maize on Nontarget Invertebrates
    • Changes in environmental impacts of major crops in the US
  • Other FAQs & Educational Resources
  • Agent Resources
    • What Is a GMO? (Presentations and Slides)
    • What Is a GMO? (Video Part 1)
    • What Is a GMO? (Video Part 2)
    • What is a GMOs (slides)
    • 2015 Extension Conference GMO Presentation
    • The North Carolina Tomato Growers Association’s Winter Vegetable Conference and the 2016 Southeastern Apple Growers Meeting: What you need to know about GMO's
    • ISAAA Global Status of Commercialized Biotech / GM Crops: 2017
    • Pros and Cons of 20 Years of GMO Cotton Production Presentation
    • 2017 Master Gardener College
  • Subscribe By E-mail
  • Agbiotech Safety
  • Responses to Controversial Studies
    • Séralini's republished study: long-term toxicity of a Roundup herbicide and a Roundup-tolerant genetically modified maize
    • Effect of Diets Containing Genetically Modified Potatoes Expressing Galanthus Nivalis Lectin on Rat Small Intestine by SW Ewen and Arpad Pusztai
    • NEJM Perspective: GMOs, Herbicides, and Public Health Philip J. Landrigan, M.D., and Charles Benbrook, Ph.D.
    • Response to Seralini Lab Paper Claiming Metabolism Disturbances Caused by the Transformation Process
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EPA Issues New Regulations for Gene-Edited Crops

Published - June 7, 2023

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GMO Tomatoes Could Be Returning After 25 Years. Will People Eat Them?

Published - April 9, 2022

Months from sequence to first human study — SARS 20, Influenza A/Indonesia 12, A/California 4, Zika 3, COVID-19 2
Plant Pandemics

Published - January 9, 2022

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National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law Goes Into Effect

Published - January 5, 2022

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Philippines Becomes First Country to Approve Nutrient-Enriched “Golden Rice” for Planting

Published - July 28, 2021

Two women beside text: GM crops and the global divide — Thursday, April 29, 10 am EDT, AfS LIVE
Interview With Jennifer Thomson, Author of GM Crops and the Global Divide

Published - May 21, 2021

Months from sequence to first human study — SARS 20, Influenza A/Indonesia 12, A/California 4, Zika 3, COVID-19 2
Plant Pandemics

Published - May 19, 2021

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A Special Issue of the Journal of Regulatory Science on Genetically Modified Organisms

Published - January 15, 2021

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2026 State Communications Contest Results

Published - August 28, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Bearberry whiteflies showing up in NC blueberries

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Blueberries
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SDBII Agritourism Tour in KY - Register Now

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Dairy
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2026 NC 4-H'ers Excel at APHA & AQHYA World Contests

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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2026 NCSU Introductory Horse Judging Short Course

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Equine Husbandry
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Specialty Equipment and Business Planning SDBII Grant Cycle Now OPEN!

Published - August 27, 2026

From: Dairy
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Virtual Help Sessions Offered for Online Project Records

Published - August 27, 2026

From: North Carolina 4-H
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Center Update: Improving Bermudagrass Putting Green Nitrogen Fertilization Management by Understanding Growth Rate

Published - August 26, 2026

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WNC Orchard Insect Pest Update - August 26, 2026

Published - August 26, 2026

From: Southern Appalachian Apples
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Searching for the Brighter Pod Episode 2 TSWV Peanut Notes No. 224 2026

Published - August 26, 2026

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