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BioBytes: Genetically Engineered Animals

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

Dispelling Myths: Biotech and Organic Crops Can Coexist

Sometimes a clarification is in order. Such was the case in December, when Brian O’Connor, BIO’s manager of state government relations, testified at a hearing before the Maine Department of Agriculture.

Compliance Know-How: Workshop Offers Guidance

At BIO’s recent Focus on Compliance workshop, participants learned about the responsible use of plant biotechnology during R&D.

Sowing Rewards: Benefits of Biotech Crops

A controversial report on genetically engineered crops claims farmers are increasingly critical of these crops. But is it really so?

Bumper Crop: Biotech Can Mitigate Climate Change

Can the biotechnology industry feed a hungry world?

BioBytes: Biotechnology and Vaccines

New vaccines employing biotech innovations are changing the way we prevent illness.

BioBytes - Biotechnology and food flavoring

Dr. Targan explains how the biotech industry is using the biology of taste to create healthier sweeteners, block bitter tastes, and help make unpleasant-tasting medicines more palatable.

BioBytes: Biotechnology and Drought Resistant Crops

Dr. Targan explains how biotechnology is working to create drought resistant crops.

BioBytes 110 - Increased Nutritional Value in Food through Biotechnology

Trying to eat a healthier diet? Dr. Targan explains how biotechnology is helping to improve the nutritional value of our food.

Agricultural Biotechnology: A World of Potential

Learn about the history of agriculture and how biotechnology fits into that history.

On GE Animals, Taking Initiative through Guidance on Stewardship

BIO hosted a successful special session on August 20th where the first public presentation was made of the BIO Guidance on Genetically Engineered (GE) Animal Stewardship with 100 international scientists and government officials in the audience of the 7th Transgenic Animal Conference, Tahoe, Calif.

Tools in the 21st Century Tool Box: “Hot Science” on GE Animals

Today’s program at the 7th Transgenic Animal Research Conference in Tahoe, Calif., hit the “hot science”, as one researcher from Germany noted during lunch. The research on genetically engineered (GE) animals will reap huge dividends in societal benefits to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.

Plant-based Technologies - Panel addressed positive impact of biotech
Gleaning Profits from Drought-Smitten Fields
Science and Safety of Biotech Plant Products

Agricultural biotechnology is a science that allows plant breeders to make precise genetic changes to place beneficial traits – such as pest resistance, disease resistance or herbicide tolerance – into plants.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

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...
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...
Testimony in Support of USDA Research
July 28 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business...
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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...
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...
USDA Considers “Nonbrowning” Apple
July 19 2012
Consumers to directly benefit from new foods improved through biotechnology WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 19, 2012)...
BIO Applauds FARRM Provisions to Streamline Ag Biotech Analysis
July 10 2012
Washington, D.C. (July 10, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is expressing its strong...
Agriculture and Science Groups Back Modern Technology to Meet Rapidly Growing Food Needs
June 7 2012
Letter Praises Administration’s Commitment to Innovation WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 7, 2012) – A host of...
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