2001 ACGF Corn Producers Survey GMO's & Markets METHODOLOGY The objective of this study was to conduct 500 telephone interviews with corn producers who have a minimum of 100 acres of corn planted.  They were asked how much corn they planted last year and this current year.  In addition, they were asked how many of those acres were planted in genetically modified corn (GMO) varieties.  Questions were asked that deal with the marketing strategies of other countries that threaten import markets for U.S. commodities abroad. RMA obtained listed sample of corn producers in the 14 specified states which was used for this study.  It was comprised of individuals that have a minimum of 100 acres of corn planted.  Respondents at the beginning of the study were asked how many acres of corn they have planted, anyone below the 100 acre requirement was then terminated. When the study was completed, results were cross-tabulated and analyzed.  The sampling margin of error plus or minus 4.5 percentage points at a 95% confidence level for the overall study.  The margin of error will increase if each state is analyzed individually. Continue to Executive Summary Go Back to Table of Contents