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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: 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

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.
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.
The Farm Bill: BIO Opposes the Sanders-Boxer Amendment
June 21 2012
BIO, which represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers, and related organizations around the world, strongly opposes the Sanders-Boxer Amendment (#2310) to the Farm Bill.
Glyphosate Tolerant H7-1 Sugar Beets Request: Environmental Impact
December 13 2011
BIO comments in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS or the Agency) Draft Environmental Impact Statement-October 2011, Glyphosate Tolerant H7-1 Sugar Beets Request for Nonregulated Status.
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Press Releases

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. 
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.
Statement from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) on Introduction of Biotech Food Labeling Bill in Congress:
April 24 2013
Although we haven't seen the language of the proposed bill, it's important to note that the biotech industry does not oppose food labeling. 
Robust Food & Ag Discussions Planned at the 2013 BIO International Convention
March 25 2013
Thousands to gather in Chicago, April 22-25.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association and National Corn Growers Association Sign the Accord: Generic Event Marketability and Access Agreement
March 7 2013
BIO and ASTA are pleased to announce that the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association , and the National Corn Growers Association have become signatories to the Accord.
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