The American Soybean Association welcomes President Biden’s executive order to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing.

ASA director of government affairs Ariel Wiegard says the order will help grow the market for bio-based products.

“Everything from soy-based paints and asphalt sealants to soy-based golf balls, everything that’s made with agricultural feedstocks is encompassed in this executive order and that’s very, very exciting.”

She tells Brownfield the order includes deadlines, but it remains to be seen how soon farmers will directly benefit.

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