Press Releases

BIO welcomes the opportunity to comment on EPA's proposed amendments and clarifications to the Renewable Fuel Standard. BIO will work with EPA to finalize new pathways for advanced and cellulosic biofuels, which are needed to meet the goals of the RFS.

House Agriculture Committee Democrats, led by Rep. Tim Walz (D-Minn.), offered an amendment to the Farm Bill that would provide mandatory funding to energy title programs.

In a bipartisan vote, the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry committee passed a Farm Bill that included robust mandatory funding for energy programs and eligibility for renewable chemicals.

BIO welcomes the unanimous Supreme Court decision in Bowman v. Monsanto, in which the Court confirms that biotechnology seed is entitled to the same protections as other inventions under the patent law.

A letter sent to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Acting U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis by 26 Senators urges continued attention by the U.S. Government on international trade issues associated with the use of agricultural biotechnology.

BIO urges leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to reauthorize and fund renewable energy programs in the Farm Bill and provide eligibility for renewable chemicals.

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.

Following a thorough and rigorous regulatory process spanning more than two decades, the time has come for regulatory approval of the first genetically engineered (GE) food animal.  

The global event for biotechnology brings together industry leaders for networking, partnering, and deal-making

New members expand BIO’s representation of multinational companies and include The Coca-Cola Company, Plum Creek, and LanzaTech 

Study shows biotech crops increase farmers’ yields and incomes, with less pesticide use and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Support of industry underscores pro-business commitment.