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Ronald Stotish, President & CEO of AquaBounty, on Animal Biotech and the 2012 BIO International Convention
May 1, 2012

Hear from Ron Stotish, President & CEO, AquaBounty, as he discusses the challenges facing...

Ag Biotech: An Environmental Success Story
April 18, 2012

Biotech allows us to meet the food production demands of a growing population in an economical...

Celebrate National Ag Day: March 8, 2012
March 8, 2012

National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. And...

Five Ways GE Animals Can Improve the World
December 15, 2011

It’s time for us to embrace science, educate ourselves on its benefits, and encourage...

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Letters, Testimony & Comments

Glyphosate Tolerant H7-1 Sugar Beets Request: Environmental Impact
December 13 2011
These comments are submitted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) in response to the United States Department of Agriculture...
Animal Biotechnology: Letter in Support of a Science-Based Review Process at FDA
August 2 2011
Dear Senators Reid and McConnell and Representatives Boehner and Pelosi: We are deeply concerned about recent action in the U.S. House...
Testimony in Support of USDA Research
July 28 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business...
BIO Requests for FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
May 12 2011
Dear Chairman Kingston and Ranking Member Farr: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), I am writing to encourage...
Testimony on Rhode Island Labeling Bill
April 13 2011
Testimony of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Hearing of the House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare April 13,...
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Press Releases

IFIC Survey: Consumers Support Current Food Labeling Policies
May 10 2012
Less Than 1 Percent of All Respondents Cited Biotechnology as Info Needed WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 10, 2012)...
Consumer Acceptance, Genetically Engineered Agriculture Products and Biotech Crop Development to be the Focus at the 2012 BIO International Convention
May 1 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – (May 1, 2012) – For every dollar invested in agricultural research, we reap up to $20 in...
BIO Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee for Passing Bipartisan Farm Bill
April 27 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanks members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, in particular...
Registration Open for BIO Livestock Biotech Summit
March 15 2012
  To Be Held September 19-21, 2012, in Kansas City, MO   WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 15, 2012) –...
BIO Announces Richard Lobb as Managing Director of the Council for Biotechnology Information
March 14 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 14, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that ...
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