{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=362", "Rep. Baird Hosts Briefing on Agriculture Biotechnology", "2024-03-07", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "IN", "James R. Baird", "B001307", "baird.house.gov", "baird", "https://baird.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Jim Baird (IN-04), Chair of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology, held a joint briefing with Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chair Frank Lucas (OK-03) on the importance of agriculture biotechnology. The conversation focused on how biotechnology will unlock new innovations that will optimize our nation\u2019s abundant agricultural resources, generate profit for farmers, and safeguard our national security.\n\n\u201cAgriculture is increasingly connected to technology and innovation, especially as we look to our farmers and ranchers to meet global food demand,\u201d said Rep. Baird. \u201cGeopolitical tensions abroad are disrupting supply chains and heightening the threat of food insecurity both at home and aboard. To address this instability, policymakers must ensure that access to agricultural technology is readily available and not hindered by burdensome regulations.\n\n\u201cAs we work to finalize the next Farm Bill \u2013 which directs agricultural policy for the next five years \u2013 we must prioritize the research and implementation of biotechnology. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the House Agriculture and SST committees to unlock the full potential of the bioeconomy. I\u2019m proud to have hosted this important discussion with Chairman Lucas, and I\u2019d like to thank all our distinguished panelists for sharing their expertise.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a lifelong farmer, I have seen how advances in biotechnology have significantly driven agricultural innovation,\u201d said Chairman Lucas. \u201cContinuing to invest in technologies that will improve the efficiency and productivity of American farmers will benefit not just our nation, but also global consumers. I appreciate Dr. Baird for hosting this important event, as discussions like these will help advance strong policymaking and ensure the U.S. remains the global leader in biotechnology.\u201d\n\n\u201cBiotechnology is poised to benefit all of America, from the coasts to the heartland. With bioindustrial manufacturing, we can produce everyday products, such as chemicals, plastics, textiles, and building materials, from American-grown crops,\u201d said Dr. Genya Dana, Chief Strategy and Bioeconomic Development Officer at BioMADE. \u201cBiomanufacturing will support American farmers, enhance rural development, secure domestic supply chains, and re-shore manufacturing jobs. With bioindustrial manufacturing and American farmers, the future is full of possibilities.\u201d\n\nAfter brief remarks from Chairman Lucas and Subcommittee Chairman Baird, the briefing was turned over to a panel of experts. Panelists included:\n\nKyle Kunkler, Director of Government Affairs \u2013 Biotechnology, American Soybean Association\n\nFan-Li Chou, PhD., Senior VP, Scientific Affairs and Policy at the American Seed Trade Association", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://baird.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=362"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8878773078322411, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}