5 Most Consumed Genetically Modified Crops in the US

3. Cotton

Total Acreage: 15.1M

Cotton has approximately 16 genetically modified varieties in the United States. This kind of cotton is turned into various products, including cottonseed oil for frying, oily spreads like margarine, and animal feed. Genetically modified cotton is produced to create a toxin that has the ability to kill bollworm, which is known to be one of cotton’s primary pests.