the united state grows 75 percent of the world's genetically modified crops. more than 40 percent of the corn, 50 percent of the cotton, and 45 percent of the soybeans grow in the united state in 1999 were genetically modified. the ingredients from these crops-especially soy, which is used in many products-show up in a lot of the food we eat, from pizza, cookies, pasta, ice cream,and potato chip to soup. are genetically food safe for our health and the environment? so far, there is no evidence that genetically foods have any risks, but only time and more research will tell.