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What's happening with biotech in Indiana?
Indiana farmers grow genetically engineered crops, the state legislature funds research into biotechnology and Purdue researchers conduct biotechnology research and debate the uses of the technology. Below are some links to sites that show what's happening in biotech around the Hoosier state.
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Hoosier Farmers
The Chat 'n Chew Cafe is Bob Nielsen's electronic meeting place for farmers from Indiana and across the Midwest. They regularly tackle biotechnology topics. And Bob has compiled a list of links for his page Biotech Issues.
The Economics of Bt Corn, Adoption Implications analyzes the economic pros and cons of using Bt corn in Indiana. This is a Purdue Extension publication written by Purdue agricultural economist Marshall Martin.
Purdue Researchers
Purdue's AgComm Backgrounders News page highlights some of the biotechnology research being done at Purdue. It includes news stories, a list of Purdue experts, and links to related Web sites.
Hoosier Legislators
Below are press releases and a Web site from the Indiana state government describing funding for biotechnology efforts.
- Kernan presents first checks from 21st Century Fund to spur high-tech efforts
- O'Bannon, Kernan to lend a hand -- and land -- to Fort Wayne technology effort
- Visiting high-tech plant, O'Bannon names board to help spur job growth
- Indiana's Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture