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PG Economics Report: Farmer Profits and Environmental Sustainability Increase Thanks to Biotech Crops
Neal Carter, President, Okanagan Speciality Fruit

Neal Carter, President of Okanagan Specialty Fruit discusses the development of the Arctic Apple at the 2013 BIO International Convention.

ISAAA Report Finds 100-Fold Increase in Global Biotech Crop Plantings Since 1996

According to the ISAAA report for 2012, farmers around the world continue to enthusiastically embrace and adopt genetically engineered (GE) crops because of their tremendous environmental and economic benefits and contribution to food security.

Product Launch Stewardship: Food and Agriculture Section

Through its advocacy efforts, BIO’s Food and Agriculture Section supports a regulatory framework that facilitates and enables the development and commercialization of new biotechnology-derived plant products.

Naomi Stevens on the Leadership Summit

Naomi Stevens is Global Head of Market Acceptance for BayerCropScience

Global Economic and Environmental Benefits of GE Crops Continues to Rise

Farmers using improved seeds and biotech crop varieties continue to see significant economic and on-farm environmental benefits.

IFIC Survey Finds Consumers Support Current Food Labeling Policies

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) survey, “Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology & Sustainability”, shows U.S. consumers overwhelmingly support current federal rules for labeling foods. 

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

Hear from Ron Stotish, President & CEO, AquaBounty, as he discusses the challenges facing the animal biotech field and the state of the industry in MA ahead of the 2012 BIO International Convention.

Ag Biotech: An Environmental Success Story

Biotech allows us to meet the food production demands of a growing population in an economical way while lessening environmental impact. 

BIO Appreciates the Administration’s Commitment to Building a 21st Century Bio-Based Economy
Celebrate National Ag Day: March 8, 2012

National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. And today’s modern agriculture practices are more beneficial than ever before for the environment, the economy, food security and consumers.

Five Ways GE Animals Can Improve the World

It’s time for us to embrace science, educate ourselves on its benefits, and encourage – not impede – forward thinking. Our future might depend on it!

The AquAdvantage Salmon

AquAdvantage Salmon is an Atlantic Salmon which contains a "gene construct" enabling it to grow twice as fast as other Atlantic Salmon.

Genetically Engineered Animals: Frequently Asked Questions

Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes. Genetic engineering is different from traditional breeding, where the organism's genes are manipulated indirectly.

FDA Considers the First Genetically Engineered Food Animal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on August 26 that it will convene its Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) to consider an application by BIO member AquaBounty technologies for its genetically engineered (GE) AquAdvantage Salmon.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Broad Coalition Opposes Legislation to Require GE Labeling
May 9 2013
We write to convey strong opposition to legislation recently introduced that would require special labels for food and beverages that contain ingredients derived from biotechnology or genetically engineered plants.
Draft Environmental Assessment For GE Salmon: BIO Submits Comments to FDA
May 2 2013
BIO appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the AquAdvantage salmon application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Canada's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Entry: BIO Submits Comments to USTR
September 4 2012
The Government of Canada has long been a trusted ally to the United States on agricultural biotechnology. Canada has been a like minded partner in various international fora, including joining the United States government in a successful World Trade Organization
Agricultural Biotechnology: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
July 10 2012
BIO, along with other major agriculture organizations, sent a letter in support of provisions in the FARRM bill to Chairman Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Collin Peterson on July 6.
Oppose Costly & Confusing Labeling Amendment to the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012
June 21 2012
Senators Sanders and Boxer have introduced an amendment that will result in costly and extreme food labeling requirements.
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Press Releases

Statement from Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) on the Carman-Vlieger “Pig” Study
June 11 2013
There are several aspects of this report that deserve further scrutiny.
BIO Statement on USDA Announcement that Further Analysis is Needed on Dicamba- and 2, 4-D-Resistant Plants
May 10 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced today that the Agency plans to prepare two separate environmental impact statements (EIS) on crops genetically engineered to be resistant to the herbicides known as 2,4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and Dicamba. 
Key Senators Urge USDA, USTR to Address Ag Biotech Barriers with Trading Partners
May 9 2013
A letter sent to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Acting U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis by 26 Senators urges continued attention by the U.S. Government on international trade issues associated with the use of agricultural biotechnology.
Ag Organizations Applaud Six Countries for Support of Ag Production Technologies
May 1 2013
Key members of the U.S. agricultural value chain have joined together to applaud the work of the United States and like-minded governments to promote the importance of science-based regulations to facilitate trade of agricultural commodities derived from agricultural biotechnology.
BIO Urges FDA Approval of GE Salmon
April 29 2013
Following a thorough and rigorous regulatory process spanning more than two decades, the time has come for regulatory approval of the first genetically engineered (GE) food animal.  
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