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Frequently Asked Questions On Agricultural Biotechnology

Agricultural biotechnology is an advanced technology that allows plant breeders to make precise genetic changes to impart beneficial traits to the crop plants we rely on for food and fiber.

The Biosafety Protocol-An Overview
State Policy Priorities for Agricultural Biotechnology

The following expresses the agricultural values of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, and its more than 1,000 member companies located across the United States and in 33 countries.

Confinement Plan Goes the Extra Mile for Safety

Plant-made pharmaceuticals (PMPs) and plant-made industrial products (PMIPs) offer an innovative way to turn biotech plants into "factories" that can produce therapeutic proteins, enzymes, and other industrial compounds and proteins.

Compliance Workshops Turn Theory Into Practice

The agricultural biotechnology industry is committed to the safe and responsible use of its technology.

Regulatory Guidelines During Field Trials of Biotech Crops

Today, field testing remains a vital tool to understand the value and performance of new biotech products.

Glossary of Biotechnology Regulation and Compliance Terminology
Stewardship Education of Growers

Growers using biotechnology understand that strict adherence to regulations and the best industry practices are key not only to maintaining the use of current technology, but also to gaining the use of future traits.

Product Integrity During Commercial Seed Production

Commercial seed production has evolved significantly since Gregor Mendel first bred a few peas in an Austrian monastery.

Healing, Fueling, Feeding: How Biotechnology Is Enriching Your Life.

Biotechnology is all around us and is already a big part of our lives, providing breakthrough products and technologies to combat disease, reduce our environmental footprint, feed the hungry, and make useful products.

BioBytes: Enzymes in Food Production

Join Dr. Targan as he explains the process - and just how much of an effect enzymes have on our daily diets.

Honoring Industrial Innovation: BIO to Award 3rd Carver

Biotechnology might seem like a new science to many, but it has its roots in the work of some early big thinkers — among them George Washington Carver, arguably one of the world’s first industrial biotechnologists and the father of sustainable farming.

More Than a Fad: Agricultural Biotech Adoption Continues Growth

Biotech seed adoption is growing by leaps and bounds, according to a report released by the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications.

BioBytes: Industrial Enzymes

Biotechnology is everywhere you look - even in places you might not expect.

BioBytes: Genetically Engineered Animals

Disease resistant animals, environmentally friendly livestock, pharmaceuticals produced by goats - are these really possible?

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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