October 10, 2014
“Why Biobased?” Report Released by USDA
On October 7, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released "Why Biobased?," a report that comprehensively synthesizes findings from the existing government, academia, and non-governmental organizations on bioeconomy opportunities. The report is a precursor for another study to be issued in the near future by the USDA BioPreferred program on the economic impacts of the biobased products industry. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack stated "[t]his new report presents the...