5 Most Consumed Genetically Modified Crops in the US

4. Alfalfa

Total Acreage: 14.9M

Alfalfa is predominantly used for livestock animals and is a source of various nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. In 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use and production of genetically modified alfalfa, which is resistant to herbicide and is safe to use for livestock animals, like cattle.