A field of a genetically modified variety of cotton called Bt Cotton with inbuilt insecticide resistance, in India. Cotton's environmental impacts are well-publicized (if not well-understood), ...

For years, organic cotton was a tough sell for the average American consumer. The consumers who did opt to pay extra for organic products tended to prioritize food, and the markup on cotton just ...

For five years, a farmer in Brazil disregarded biosafety measures and advanced into areas that prevented contamination of native cotton. In May 2024, Embrapa, which owns patents for genetically ...