The genome of the cucumber was sequenced
On Nov. 1, 2009, an international consortium lead by Chinese and U.S. institutions announced they had sequenced the…
Global biotech crop acreage reached 330 million acres
In 2009, International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) reported that global biotech acreage grew to…
The U.S. FDA opened its first foreign office in Beijing
On Nov. 19, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened its first foreign office in Beijing to…
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Australia approved locally made bird flu vaccine
On Jun. 15, 2008, Australia announced it had approved the first locally made vaccine to protect humans from…
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault was opended
On Feb. 6, 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault was opened on the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen near…
The Bio-Research and Development Growth (BRDG) Park building was constructed
In 2008, the Bio-Research and Development Growth (BRDG) Park building was constructed on the north end of the…
Fuel company BP chose UC-Berkeley to develop biofuels
On Feb. 1, 2007, BP announced that it had selected the University of California, Berkeley, in partnership with…
UW Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge pledged $50 million to support the Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery
On Apr. 3, 2006, UW Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge pledged $50 million – the largest individual…
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USDA granted Dow AgroSciences the first regulatory approval for a plant-made vaccine
In 2006, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted Dow AgroSciences the first regulatory approval for a plant-made…
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The Kansas State University Biosecurity Research Institute was dedicated
In 2006, the Kansas State University Biosecurity Research Institute dedicated the Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI) that was designed…
Iowa State’s NASA Center closed after six years of success
On Dec. 30, 2005, The NASA Food Technology Commercial Space Center (FTCSC) at Iowa State University closed with…
Passage of Food Allergy Labeling Act required labeling of foods that may cause allergic reaction
On Dec. 12, 2005, the U.S. Congress approved the passage of the Food Allergy Labeling and Consumer Protection…
Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority was created to help finance groundbreaking R&D
On Jul. 13, 2005, The Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (LSDF) was established and a total of $350…
Smallpox appeared in the first agricultural settlements in northeastern Africa
On Jan. 8, 2005, researchers from Baylor University Medical Center reported that although the origin of smallpox is…
UN Food and Agriculture Organization endorsed biotech crops
On May 17, 2004, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization endorsed biotech crops, stating biotechnology is a…
The International Tomato Genome Sequencing Project was launched
On Jan. 28, 2004, the International Tomato Genome Sequencing Project was begun by an international consortium including participants…
The Animal Drug User Fee Act permits FDA to collect subsidies for the review of certain animal drug applications from sponsors
On Nov. 18, 2003, the U.S. Congress passed the Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) which permitted the…
Soybean oil developed at Iowa State eliminated need for hydrogenation and cuts trans fats
On Nov. 12, 2003, Iowa State University announced new soybean varieties, that don’t need to be hydrogenated, that…
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The National Academy of Sciences released “Scientific Criteria to Ensure Safe Food”
On Apr. 7, 2003, the National Academy of Sciences released “Scientific Criteria to Ensure Safe Food,” a report…
Pioneer Hi-Bred International endowed Maize Breeding Chair at Iowa State University
On Feb. 12, 2002, Pioneer Hi-Bred International made a gift to endow a faculty chair in maize breeding…
Triple ‘F’ Inc Soy Chili was approved for astronaut food list
In 2002, Soy Creations, A Division of Triple ‘F’ Inc, and a corporate partner of Iowa State University’s …
Scientists developed the first transgenic cow clone for mastitis disease resistance
On Jan. 10, 2001, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and University of Vermont researchers produced a clone of…
The original Donald Danforth Plant Science Center building was constructed
In 2001, the original Donald Danforth Plant Science Center building was constructed. The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center…
Kenya field-tested its first biotechnology crop, a virus-resistant sweet potato
On Aug. 22, 2000, researchers in Kenya announced they had field-tested twelve lines of sweetpotato variety CPT 560…
AgReliant Genetics was founded
On Jul. 1, 2000, AgReliant Genetics was founded by global seed companies KWS of Einbeck, Germany and Limagrain…
BioAlberta was founded
In 2000, BioAlberta, a private, not-for-profit industry association, was founded. BioAlberta represents the growing biotechnology sector. On behalf…
The Arkansas Biosciences Institute was founded
In 2000, the Arkansas Biosciences Institute was founded during a statewide planning process for use of the state’s…
Colorado Biotechnology Council was established by Governor Bill Owens
In 2000, Colorado Biotechnology Council (CBA) was established by the Governor’s office to: recommend goals, policies and actions…
Pioneer Hi-Bred was acquired by DuPont Co
On Mar. 16, 1999, Pioneer Hi-Bred was acquired by DuPont Co. for cash and stock valued at about…
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A diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy
In 1999, a diagnostic test allowed quick identification of Bovine Spongicorm Encephalopathy (BSE, also known as ‘mad cow’…