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BIO Statement on U.S. District Court Ruling in “Eucalyptus” Case
October 7 2011

In a case brought against USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the...

Sustainable Agriculture: Sessions at the 2012 BIO International Convention
May 26 2011

Worldwide population growth is estimated to pass 10 billion by 2100, and biotechnological...

Biotechnology Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture to be Highlighted at 2011 BIO International Convention
May 23 2011

2011 BIO International Convention will feature a series of high level panels examining the...

BIO Thanks Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Energy Secretary Chu for Biomass Program and R&D Grants
May 5 2011

BIO thanks Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Energy Secretary Steven Chu on the...

Civilian and Military Aviation Biofuels: Companies to Highlight New Technologies and Markets at BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 28 2011

During BIO's 8th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing,...

Business Executives to Highlight Opportunities for New Product Development from Renewables at BIO’s World Congress
April 21 2011

Corporate leaders will discuss benefits for businesses and consumers through incorporation of...

Corporate Leaders to Present Global View on Commercialization of Industrial Biotechnology at BIO’s World Congress
April 14 2011

Business executives, scientists and policy makers will highlight opportunities to...

Report Highlights Benefits of Biotech Crops
April 13 2011

Annual report prepared by UK-based PG Economics highlights agricultural biotechnology as...

BIO Announces On-line Product Database of Ag Biotech Products
March 8 2011

Internet users can now access a searchable and easy-to-use database of ag biotech products...

World’s Farmers Favor Biotech Crop Varieties
February 22 2011

The ISAAA report, Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops: 2010, says a...

USDA Lets Farmers Plant Biotech Sugar Beets for 2011 Season
February 4 2011

The USDA announces that it will issue a “partial deregulation” for the most...

BIO Applauds USDA Decision to Deregulate Biotech Alfalfa
January 27 2011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces that it will fully deregulate a variety of...

America’s Biotechnology Sector – Answering President Obama’s Call For Job Growth and Innovation
January 26 2011

BIO's commends President Obama for highlighting the need to increase our nation...

BIO Statement on House Ag Committee Forum on Biotechnology
January 20 2011

BIO applauds Chairman Lucas (R-Okla.) and Ranking Member Peterson (D-Minn.) for convening...

Registration Opens for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
January 13 2011

More than 1,000 high-profile scientists, executives, government officials and investors are...

BIO Applauds EPA Decision to Defer Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirement for Biomass Energy Facilities
January 13 2011

BIO welcomes the decision by EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to defer application of CO2...

BIO Statement on USDA Announcement on Alfalfa EIS and Coexistence Issue
December 17 2010
BIO to Host Synthetic Biology Workshop at 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
November 24 2010
BIO Announces Additional Plenary Sessions and Speakers for 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
November 2 2010
BIO Joins 50+ Ag Groups in Abandoning Leonardo “Sustainability” Talks
October 21 2010
IFIC Survey: Consumers Choose Biotech Foods for Nutritional, Environmental Benefits
June 2 2010
BIO Issues Call for Paper and Panel Submissions for 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
May 14 2010
New BIO Report Highlights Value of Biotechnology to Individuals and Society
May 4 2010

A new report issued by the Biotechnology Industry Organization underscores how biotechnology...

National Bioscience Report Shows Some Growth Even During Recession
May 3 2010
Biotechnology Makes Agricultural Production More Earth-Friendly
April 22 2010
BIO Applauds Administration’s Progress in Brazilian Cotton Dispute
April 6 2010

The Obama Administration has made substantial progress to avoid retaliatory measures in a long...

Clean Air and Water, Green Products: Brought to You by Biotechnology
April 20 2009
BIO Applauds Fifth Anniversary of the Biosafety Protocol
September 11 2008
Biotech Industry Showcases Stewardship Through ETS Program
June 17 2008

As the BIO 2008 International Convention gets underway in San Diego this week, the Excellence...

Sustainable Agriculture, Stewardship and Genetically Engineered Animals Major Focus Areas of 2008 BIO International Convention
May 7 2008

Major global issues, such as sustainable agriculture, industry stewardship and genetically...

BIO Launches Excellence Through Stewardship Program Initiative Introduces Best Practices for Quality Management of Plant Biotechnology Products
July 25 2007

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today launched a new program, Excellence Through...

Biotechnology Industry Approves Product Launch Stewardship Policy
May 21 2007
BIO and IICA Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Agricultural Biotechnology in the Americas
January 24 2007
BIO Expands Industry Stewardship Program
October 3 2003
Biotechnology Industry Reaffirms Commitment to Safety; Supports New Steps to Increase Public Understanding of Industry Products and Practices
October 3 2000
BIO Responds to Nature Report on Bt Threat to Monarch Butterflies
May 19 1999
BIO '99 In Seattle Showcases Agriculture's Harvest Of Hope
March 31 1999
Study Finds Ag Biotechnology Increases Crop Yields, Reduces Inputs
March 15 1999
BIO '99 Expected To Be Record Setting International Showcase
March 8 1999
BIO To File Court Papers In Support Of Plant Patents
March 3 1999

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) said today it will support Pioneer HiBred...

BIO Responds To Bt Lawsuit
February 19 1999
Rowett Research Institute, Greenburn Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9SB, GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
August 12 1998

Letters, Testimony & Comments

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...
BIO comments on Draft Environmental Assessment: Use of Genetically Modified, Glyphosate-Tolerant Soybeans and Corn on National Wildlife Refuge Lands in the Mountain-Prairie Region
March 4 2011
Re: Draft Environmental Assessment: Use of Genetically Modified, Glyphosate-Tolerant Soybeans and Corn on National Wildlife Refuge Lands...
Statement of Support for Montana SB218
February 1 2011
"An Act establishing procedures for sampling plants protected by patent or other intellectual property laws; requiring mediation of...
Compensation Tax Fund Will Hurt Farmers and Undermine Coexistence
January 20 2011
Compensation Tax Fund Will Hurt Farmers and Undermine Coexistence SUMMARY Coexistence in agriculture has been pushed to the forefront...
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Press Releases

BIO Statement on U.S. District Court Ruling in “Eucalyptus” Case
October 7 2011
Washington, D.C. (October 7, 2011) – In a case brought against USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection...
Sustainable Agriculture: Sessions at the 2012 BIO International Convention
May 26 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, May 23, 2011) - The 2011 BIO International Convention will feature a series of high level...
Biotechnology Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture to be Highlighted at 2011 BIO International Convention
May 23 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, May 23, 2011) - The 2011 BIO International Convention will feature a series of high...
BIO Thanks Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Energy Secretary Chu for Biomass Program and R&D Grants
May 5 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, May 05, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Agriculture...
Civilian and Military Aviation Biofuels: Companies to Highlight New Technologies and Markets at BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 28 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, April 28, 2011) - Biofuel research and development companies will present progress in...
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