…believe we could expand our efforts to China with.” Perdue says China and the U.S. have discussed the possibility of China approving imports of more U.S. food grown using biotechnology….
Bayer On Track to Acquire Monsanto
…breeding, and biotechnology. The two companies have illustrated a plan to spend $16 billion on research and development worldwide over the span of six years. Some farmers are wearisome about…
Secretary Perdue Issues USDA Statement on Plant Breeding Innovation
…called genome editing. Under its biotechnology regulations, USDA does not regulate or have any plans to regulate plants that could otherwise have been developed through traditional breeding techniques as long…
USDA, FDA Announce Formal Agreement to Bolster Coordination and Collaboration
…by bolstering coordination between the two agencies. The formal agreement outlines efforts to increase interagency collaboration, efficiency and effectiveness on produce safety and biotechnology activities, while providing clarity to manufacturers….
Secretary Perdue Outlines USDA Services in the Event of a Government Shutdown
…of animals); Biotechnology Regulatory Services will monitor the compliance call line for incidents related to genetically engineered organisms. If an incident needs follow up, the correct regulatory and investigative personnel…
Rural Prosperity Report Released at Farm Bureau Convention
…rural areas and headed for bigger cities. The report also says it’s important to build public confidence in the oversight of biotechnology. Pro Ag reported last month that universities and…
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
…reform, crop insurance, biotechnology and more. “Today’s actions give us a clear roadmap at a time when farmers are on the verge of their fifth consecutive year of shrinking net…
USDA/NIFA Announces Support for Crop Breeding Research
…jointly among NIFA, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Biological Sciences Directorate, and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council of the United Kingdom to foster the development of breakthrough technologies…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms. The $3.5 million in grants is available through NIFA’s Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program. The BRAG program supports applied and fundamental research to…
USDA to Re-engage Stakeholders on Revisions to Biotechnology Regulations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it is withdrawing a proposed rule to revise the Agency’s biotechnology regulations and will re-engage with…
ASTA Supports USDA Action
…revise and update the agency’s biotechnology regulations for the purpose of soliciting additional stakeholder input. The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is encouraged that USDA is taking steps to consider…
Almond Board: Leadership Program Personal Experience
…join a network of leaders meeting the challenges of a changing industry. Listen to the full report: Semios Biotechnology Account Manager Brennon Christopher is a participant of the program, and…
New Film Discusses GMO Misinformation
…film and to see their responses to the film.” Food Evolution was commissioned by the Institute of Food Technologists and described as an independent investigation into biotechnology. Kennedy says the…
NIFA Biotechnology Grants Put Science at Center of Food Safety Policy
…gap between biotechnology innovations and the policies on how to use them. These grants are funded through NIFA’s Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program. “Biotechnology offers innovative tools to…