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Category Archives: Farmer Gene
Biotech Makes Farming Earth-Friendly
BBC News’s weekly “Green Room” features an opinion article about biotechnology’s role in strengthening the security and sustainability of global food production. Dr. Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, German MEP and a member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development writes that we will not be able to sustain a growing population if we do not amend our methods of agricultural production to reflect the new challenges before us. In addition to the challenges of Read More >
The World’s Embrace of Biotechnology
On the eve Valentines Day 2009, it’s appropriate to examine the world’s budding romance with biotechnology. Ag biotech helps farmers grow heartier, healthier crops in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner. Is it any wonder that we’re seeing the world embrace this science for the promises it holds? The anxiously awaited ISAAA report for 2008 was released this week and its findings show another year of strong growth for agricultural biotechnology around the world. In Read More >
Stiffer Penalties for Anti-Biotech Activities
Marie Mason, a radical activist who helped set fire to protest research on biotech crops was sentenced February 6th to nearly 22 years in prison. Mason was deemed responsible for the explosion and fire that caused more than $1 million in damage to Michigan State University’s Agriculture Hall on New Year’s Eve 1999. U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney said Mason decided to “elevate her grievances beyond the norms of civilized society” through fire and destruction. Read More >
New Era in Animal Biotechnology: FDA Approves Therapy Produced with Genetically Engineered Goats
As an animal scientist, today is an exciting day in my career. I know first-hand the dedication and scientific expertise needed to work towards developing technologies that use animals to improve the human condition. Animals have a long history of serving humankind, and today marks another contribution. It is a landmark day for us, and it hails the efforts of animal scientists everywhere. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted the first-ever U.S. approval of Read More >
Senator Suggests Biotech to Help Combat Hunger, Climate Change
Senator Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) made a science-based plea this week for the international community to embrace agricultural biotechnology as one weapon in the warn against world hunger and climate change. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, of which Senator Lugar is ranking member, held a hearing on January 28th where strategies for addressing global climate change were discussed. The hearing’s key witness was Former Vice President and climate change expert Al Gore. Gore’s testimony focused on Read More >
