…notes that the merger would complete a sweeping restructuring of the agricultural biotechnology industry, creating the “Big 3” companies, where just two years ago there were six major rivals. AAI…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
…to dairy, poultry eggs, and wine, as well as the recently implemented barriers to ultra-filtered milk; Addressing the misuse of geographical indicators; and Developing a consistent, science-based approach to biotechnology….
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
…dairy, poultry eggs, and wine, as well as the recently implemented barriers to ultra-filtered milk; Addressing the misuse of geographical indicators; and Developing a consistent, science-based approach to biotechnology. “A…
AFBF Details NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities
…farmers are calling for are related to the modernization of the industry. “For example, the rules related to biotechnology, Sanitary, and Phyto-sanitary measures, and geographic indicators are ripe for amendment…
Initial Results of the 100-Day Action Plan of the U.S. – China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue
…the end of May 2017, to conduct science-based evaluations of all eight pending U.S. biotechnology product applications to assess the safety of the products for their intended use. No additional…
China to Resume U.S. Beef Imports
…not only will send U.S. beef exports to China, but also allow Chinese imports of cooked poultry, expand U.S. electronic payment services and provide for faster regulatory approval of biotechnology…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…on the advantages of biotechnology and, of course, promoting free trade between the United States and South Korea. Those investments, using both member dollars and matching grants included in U.S….
FDA to Address Agricultural Biotechnology Misinformation
Included in a budget deal to avert a government shutdown is funding for the Food and Drug Administration for consumer outreach and education regarding agricultural biotechnology. The Washington Post reports…
NFU Calls on FTC to Oppose ChemChina Acquisition of Syngenta
…the ChemChina-Syngenta merger occurs against a complex industry backdrop, marked by highly concentrated agricultural biotechnology and seed markets. The global agricultural input marketplace is in the midst of a third…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Decision to Improve NAFTA
…this important agreement. There are compelling reasons to update and reform NAFTA from agriculture’s perspective, including improvements on biotechnology, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and geographic indicators. As you know, overall,…
NFU Urges Trump Administration to Oppose Dow-DuPont Merger
…merger, if approved by the U.S. Justice Department, would create the largest biotechnology and seed firm in the U.S. “The reduction in competition that would be wrought by a Dow-DuPont…
National 4-H Conference Delegates Brief Agriculture Committee Members on the Importance of Agriculture in the U.S.
The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research held a briefing for members featuring National 4-H Conference Delegates. Thirteen young leaders attending the National 4-H Conference in Washington,…
Study Shows Capacity Funding is a Valued Investments to States
…U.S. patents analyzed, 950 featured LGUs as one of the original assignees. Patents focused on next-generation applications in biotechnology, life sciences, and physical sciences. Top patenting topics informed by capacity…
Importance of Agricultural Research
Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research, held a hearing to highlight the importance of agricultural research as part of the…