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Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
July 09

Canada and European Communities end WTO agricultural biotech dispute - EU approval system for ag biotech products continues to be “broken”

U.S. farmers prefer biotech varieties of corn, cotton, soybeans - Herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant traits make biotech crops attractive to U.S. farmers

May 09

Sustainable farming provided by biotech crops - New study highlights ag biotech’s benefits to farmers and the environment

April 09

U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization debunks myths in anti-industry report: agricultural biotechnology helps farmers increase crop production

February 09

More farmers choose biotech crops: ISAAA report findings represent biotechnology's role in sustainable agriculture


October 08

U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization supports modernization of USDA plant biotech regulations

September 08

U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization and the American Seed Trade Association join with Congressional Biotech Caucus to highlight importance of agricultural biotechnology

Biotechnology Industry Organization applauds 5th anniversary of the Biosafety Protocol

August 08

Biotechnology provides solutions for growing crop demand

June 08

U.S. biotech industry showcases stewardship through the Excellence Through Stewardship program

January 08

U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization supports U.S. government in WTO case against EU on agricultural biotechnology products - Industry seeks normalization of trade in agricultural biotechnology


July 07

U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization launches Excellence Through Stewardship program - Initiative introduces best practices for quality management of plant biotechnology products

June 07

U.S. farmers continue to embrace biotech crops and their benefits

May 07

U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization announces new agricultural product launch stewardship policy

January 07

Biotechnology Industry Organization and Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture enter into memorandum of understanding to promote agricultural biotechnology in the Americas
BIO y el IICA promoverán las agrobiotecnologías en las Américas

Biotechnology Industry Organization says that U.S. President's major biofuels and climate change initiatives are game-changing solutions

Global acceptance of agricultural biotechnology continues to grow with record numbers of farmers planting biotech crops - 2006 sees many significant milestones and advances in plant and animal biotechnology


December 06

U.S. Biotechnology Industry Organization welcomes Codex Alimentarius project to develop adventitious presence policy - Codex agrees to U.S. government proposal to develop a food safety risk assessment process on low-level presence of rDNA material

November 06

BIO releases new report on sustainable agriculture to support growing biofuel industry

October 06

Chevron Technology Ventures LLC joins Biotechnology Industry Organization, highlights drive for bioenergy

June 06

BP is first global energy company to become member of BIO, the Biotechnology Industry Organization

May 06

Biotechnology Industry Organization names Tom DiLenge as General Counsel

Proposed changes to U.S. patent rules would harm biotechnology companies

March 06

Biotechnology offers groundbreaking, innovative solution to America's oil addiction

February 06

BIO statement on WTO case

January 06

2005: A year of success for plant and animal biotechnology

Vermont House of Representatives affirms protection for farmers


November 05

Sonoma County, California voters say "Yes" to biotech

July 05

BIO praises new plan to spur commercialization of biofuels

June 05

U.S. Senate passage of energy bill boosts chances for biofuels and greater energy security

March 05

Tilling for energy could increase U.S. farm profits by $5 billion

January 05

James Greenwood assumes BIO presidency as industry has banner year


December 04

Biotechnology Industry Organization praises biofuels report, calls for federal funding for biorefineries

July 04

Biotechnology Industry Organization statement on the NAS report on modified foods

Congressman Greenwood named next BIO President

June 04

Biotechnology Industry Organization announces new Food and Ag Executive Director

April 04

Biotech breaks through the cellulose barrier with first commercial shipment of bioethanol

U.S. grain industry and the Biotechnology Industry Organization urge U.S. government to expedite ‘trace-amounts’ policy for biotech products

March 04

Biotech crop usage surges in the US

February 04

BIO President Carl Feldbaum to retire at year end

January 04

BIO Statement on the US National Academies of Science report on biotech organisms

BIO statement: Global biotech plantings increase; majority planted by small farmers


October 03

BIO statement on APHIS announcement of new compliance and enforcement unit

Biotechnology Industry Organization expands industry stewardship program

Biotechnology Industry Organization bolsters food & agriculture section with new positions

September 03

Biotechnology Industry Organization names Michael J. Werner as new chief of policy

July 03

BIO statement on European Union vote on biotech foods

May 03

BIO 2003 to highlight advances in agricultural biotechnology

March 03

Biotechnology Industry Organization statement on USDA/NASS' 2003 Planting Estimates for Biotechnology Crops


November 02

BIO Statement on ProdiGene, Inc.

August 02

Biotechnology Industry Organization statement on proposed US policy for early safety assessment of biotechnology-derived crops intended for food and feed

June 02

The Biotechnology Industry Organization urges U.N. to include biotechnology in sustainable development plans

March 02

Biotechnology Industry Organization statement regarding USDA 2002 Planting Estimates for genetically modified crops


October 01

EPA decision reconfirms safety of modified corn, benefits for growers and the environment -- Statement by Dr. Val Giddings, BIO Vice President for Food and Agriculture

March 01

BIO reaffirms support of EPA decision to end 'split' biotech crop approvals

January 01

Biotechnology Industry Organization supportive of FDA announcement on biotech foods


October 00

Biotechnology Industry Organization reaffirms commitment to safety; supports new steps to  increase public understanding of industry products and practices

September 00

BIO testifies at US Senate hearing on biotech food

August 00

BIO statement regarding purported new findings on BT corn and Monarch butterflies

June 00

Genomics advances expected to aid growth of biotechnology industry

Update: BIO statement regarding USDA planting estimates of genetically modified seeds

University of Illinois researchers find no relationship between Bt corn pollen and butterfly larvae mortality

March 00

Biotechnology experts explain scientific benefits for agriculture, environment and consumers

February 00

BIO opposes mandatory food labeling bill introduced by Senator Boxer


November 99

BIO supports FDA public meetings on biotech foods

July 99

First-ever study shows biotechnology delivering benefits to agriculture

Study finds biotech’s new Bt crops increase crop yields, give farmers more choices to fight insects

June 99

Academic researchers and industry associations agree reports on Bt crop impact on Monarch butterflies overblown

May 99

Biotechnology Industry Organization responds to Nature report on Bt threat to Monarch butterflies

Biotechnology Industry Organization elects board members, officers for 1999-2000
 

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