News on Center For Food Safetyhttp://biotechresearchinfo.com/topic/center-for-food-safety2010-04-16T09:06:18ZBiotech crops cause big jump in pesticide use: report2010-04-16T09:06:18ZReuters Environmental Online Reporttag:biotechresearchinfo.com,2010-04-16:/biotechnology/biotech-crops-big-jump-pesticide-report-744434a/<div><p><a title="Kansas City" href="/topic/Kansas+City" >KANSAS CITY</a> (<a title="Reuters Group plc" href="/topic/Reuters+Group+plc" >Reuters</a>) - The rapid adoption by <a title="United States" href="/topic/United+States" >U.S.</a> farmers of genetically engineered corn, soybeans and cotton has promoted increased use of pesticides, an epidemic of herbicide-resistant weeds and more chemical residues in foods, according to a report issued Tuesday by health and environmental protection groups....