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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. 

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.

Will America Miss Out on the Promises of Animal Biotechnology?

Genetic engineering of agricultural animals could be one of the most interesting and promising fields of biotechnology.

Genetically Engineered Animals and Public Health

GE animals are being developed to transform and improve public health.

Food Crops Derived from Agricultural Biotechnology

As the use of agricultural biotechnology increases globally, people need information about food production that is truthful, so they can form opinions based on facts, not fear.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Canada's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Entry: BIO Submits Comments to USTR
September 3 2012
I. Agricultural and Animal Biotechnology The Government of Canada has long been a trusted ally to the United States on agricultural...
Agricultural Biotechnology: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
July 10 2012
Dear Chairman Lucas and Ranking Member Peterson: Our members are engaged in the development, use and future utilization of agricultural...
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. Senate...
The Farm Bill: BIO Opposes the Sanders-Boxer Amendment
June 21 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), which represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state...
More than Myriad: Gene Patent Discussion Must Not Forget Industrial, Environmental, Food and Agricultural Biotech
June 11 2012
On behalf of the 23 undersigned industrial, environmental, food and agricultural biotechnology companies, we write to express our...
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Press Releases

Farmers Increasingly Favor Biotech Crops
February 20 2013
Adoption of agricultural biotechnology increased six percent over past year as developing countries play leading role...
FDA Delay of Salmon Approval is a Blow to Science and Business
February 13 2013
  Now is not the time to gut job-creating investments in science and innovation The U.S. Food and Drug...
BIO and ASTA Welcome Continued Support for the Accord
January 15 2013
Washington, D.C. — The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA...
BIO Applauds FDA Action on GE Salmon
December 21 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 21, 2012) – Today, as part of its rigorous, scientific regulatory review governing...
The Accord: Generic Event Marketability and Access Agreement Is Now Effective
November 15 2012
Washington, D.C. (November 15, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the American Seed...
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