BASF Plant Science held an end-of-day press conference to talk about their intent to dedicate more than $320 million over the next three years to develop biotechnological optimized crop plants.
iPod Giveaways Continue
I’m just can’t get over how many companies are giving away iPods here.
International Ag Journalists Get “Earful” From IL Corn Grower
Last night Illinois farmer, banker, ethanol plant CEO and RFA board member Ray Defenbaugh was one of several people who spoke to a group of visiting agricultural journalists during a media reception sponsored by the US Grains Council and Illinois Corn Growers here at the BIO 2006 conference.
BIO Trade Show Reception Time
It’s just about reception time here at BIO. I’m going to have to sign off for a while and make the rounds. These people are in the British Columbia pavilion with some flavored shooters for the upcoming trade show reception.
Beyond Borders Biotech Report Released
Ernst & Young publishes an annual report on the biotechnology industry. The latest edition was just announced, titled, “Beyond Border: The Global Biotechnology Report 2006.”
New Zealand Dairy Business At BIO
I’ve been looking for a story on biotechnology related to dairy that I could use on World Dairy Diary. It hasn’t been an easy search. However, I was introduced to Dr. Suzanne Bertrand, Innovation Manager, Livestock Improvement. This is a genetics company based in New Zealand.
How Biotech Is Perceived In Russia
The U. S. Grains Council and Illinois Corn Growers hosted a group of ag journalists from other countries this past week or so. Last night they were treated to an event here at BIO 2006 which took place at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
ZimmCast With BIO Sponsor R&K
This week on the ZimmCast I interviewed our BIO 2006 coverage sponsor, Deron Johnson, Rhea & Kaiser Marketing and Communications.
BIO Trade Show Ag Area
Agriculture is very well highlighted in the trade show here at BIO.
Morning Musings
It’s early on Tuesday morning at BIO 2006. I’m here in the press room. There’s a plenary breakfast going on at which Health & Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt is speaking. I was going to record his speech off the audio feed here but it cut out right about the time he was supposed to start. Oh well. I’ve got a lot of other pics and audio to bring you. The breakfast meeting is a pretty good hike and I’m betting he won’t say anything about agriculture anyway.