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Consequences of Biotechnology Policy for Competitiveness and Trade of Southern U.S. Agriculture

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  • Jolly, Curtis
  • Jefferson-Moore, Kenrett Y.
  • Traxler, Greg

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The effect of policy decisions on the competitiveness of genetically modified (GM) crops was examined. The United States has been an early innovator in the development and use of biotechnology crops and has expanded its export market share of the three major GM crops: soybeans, cotton, and corn. Cotton, soybeans, and corn are all grown in the southern states, but these states have an apparent comparative advantage only in the production of cotton, which may be strengthened with the adoption of genetically modified cotton. The influence of biotechnology on the competitiveness of soybeans and corn for the southern states through the introduction of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is not clear but is probably negligible.

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  • Jolly, Curtis & Jefferson-Moore, Kenrett Y. & Traxler, Greg, 2005. "Consequences of Biotechnology Policy for Competitiveness and Trade of Southern U.S. Agriculture," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 37(2), pages 393-407, August.
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    • Q13 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Markets and Marketing; Cooperatives; Agribusiness
    • Q17 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agriculture in International Trade
    • Q16 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - R&D; Agricultural Technology; Biofuels; Agricultural Extension Services
    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy

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