As the first link in the food delivery chain, U.S. farmers dedicate themselves to cultivating crops in the most efficient way possible without compromising the environment. Thus, the United Soybean Board (USB) recently commissioned the first comprehensive scientific literature review on the environmental effects of biotechnology. This review, conducted by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), concludes that currently commercialized biotechnology-derived soybean, corn, and cotton crops yield environmental benefits, including:

• 90 percent decrease in soil erosion
• Preservation of 37 million tons of top soil
• 70 percent reduction in herbicide run-off
• 85 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

Click on the link below to view a brief video highlighting significant findings from the CAST report. Or, request a copy of the video on CD-ROM by contacting Kauilani Ostrem at (206) 270-4634 or Kauilani.Ostrem@publicis-pr.com

Watch the video

You may also read the full report in English, or select the executive summary in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese by clicking on the links below.

Download The Complete Report In English
Complete Report (2.9 MB)

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Executive Summary (47 KB)

Download The Executive Summary In French
Executive Summary (105 KB)

Download The Executive Summary In Spanish
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Download The Executive Summary In Portuguese
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Executive Summary (190 KB)