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Saturday, May 17, 2008

Position Papers

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State Policy Priorities for Agricultural Biotechnology
The following expresses the agricultural values of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, and its more than 1,000 member companies located across the United States and in 33 countries. Read.

The Important Role of Biotechnology in Aquaculture
Increased public demand for seafood and dwindling natural marine habitats have encouraged scientists to study ways that biotechnology can increase the production of marine food products, making aquaculture-the growth of aquatic organisms in a controlled environment-a growing field of animal research. Read.

Labeling Guidelines For Foods Containing Ingredients Derived From Biotechnology
In recent years, activist and organic groups have pushed for legislation and ballot initiative attempts to impose mandatory labeling for all foods containing any ingredients derived through biotechnology. Read.




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