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BIO and ASTA Welcome Continued Support for the Accord

Jan 15 2013
BIO and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) are pleased with the continued support from key stakeholder groups on work related to patent expiration for biotechnology events.

BIO Announces Presenting Companies for 15th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference

Jan 15 2013
More than 140 companies are expected to present their story.

BIO Praises SBA for Publishing Final Rule on SBIR/STTR Reauthorization

Jan 8 2013
Small Business Innovation Research grants provide critical support for emerging biotech companies working on cures and treatments.

Extension of Second-Generation Biofuel Tax Credits Supports Innovation and Economic Growth, BIO Says

Jan 2 2013
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extends for 2013 the $1.01 per gallon Second Generation Biofuel Producer Credit and the Special Allowance for Second Generation Biofuel Plant Property and modifies these credits to include both cellulosic and algae biofuel production.

BIO Applauds FDA Action on GE Salmon

Dec 21 2012
Today, as part of its rigorous, scientific regulatory review governing genetically engineered (GE) animal technologies, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its draft Environmental Assessment of the genetically engineered (GE) AquAdvantage Salmon.

BIO Thanks Congressmen and Senators for Clearing a Path for Military Biofuel Producers

Dec 19 2012
Members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees finalized the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 and cleared the path for the Department of Defense (DoD) to participate in public-private partnerships to build advanced biofuel biorefineries.

BIO Opens Registration for 10th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Montreal

Dec 17 2012
Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced registration and housing are now open for the 2013 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. 

Military Biofuel Supporters Thanks Senators for Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act

Nov 29 2012
A coalition of organizations representing farmers, the advanced biofuels industry, fuel customers, and national security organizations today thanked Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.) and other co-sponsors for amending the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013.

15th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference to Highlight Drivers of Biotech Momentum

Nov 27 2012
BIO CEO & Investor Conference will be held February 11–12 in New York, NY.

BIO Applauds EPA Response to RFS Waiver Requests

Nov 16 2012
The Environmental Protection Agency’s logic-based decision to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard will protect America’s energy security and maintain the industry’s progress in commercializing advanced biofuels.