Abstract: . . .  Biotechnology and 21 st Century Agriculture (AC21) Ninth Plenary Meeting August 9-10, 2005 Loews L’Enfant Plaza Hotel Draft Meeting Summary   On August 9-10, 2005, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) convened the ninth plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21 st Century Agriculture (AC21). The meeting objectives were: To introduce and engage in the Committee’s work the new members. To update Committee members on work completed and in progress. To determine a work plan for completion of ongoing . . .
. . .  tentatively scheduled for January 5-6, 2006. Dr. Schechtman announced that the Secretary is adding another member to the Committee, a representative from the National Farmers Union from Missouri, who will attend the next meeting. Summary of Ninth Plenary Session Dr. Layton thanked Committee members for their work during the meeting and for the extensive work that will take place before the next meeting.  She adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m.   DRAFT September 2, 2005 New topics of discussion (Raised at the August 9-10, 2005 AC21 . . .
. . .  biotechnology research is funded has a direct impact on agricultural policy, and which biotech crops get commercialized impacts where scientists gravitate.  (Pat Layton) One of the keys to future support of biotechnology is effective documentation and communication of the impacts of agricultural biotechnology products, especially with regard to soil loss, pesticide use, and other environmental impacts.  (Leon Corzine) The lack of clear policy concerning coexistence of genetically engineered and non-engineered trees is limiting research and development of genetically engineered trees. . . .
. . .  energy sources will drive changes in agricultural production.  (Michael Dykes) It is important to anticipate the impacts of a new generation of technologies, such as RNAi gene silencing technology, that will be available in the next ten years, on agriculture , on regulatory policy needs and on testing.  (Carole Cramer)  . . .
. . .  (AC21) Ninth Plenary Meeting August 9-10, 2005 Loews L’Enfant Plaza Hotel Draft Meeting Summary   On August 9-10, 2005, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) convened the ninth plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21 st Century Agriculture (AC21). The meeting objectives were: To introduce and engage in the Committee’s work the new members. To update Committee members on work completed and in progress. To determine a work plan for completion of ongoing work. To begin discussions on potential . . .
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