Bioprocessing Rice

Kansas Officials Announce Agreement for Bioprocessing Facility in Junction City Facility for plant-made pharmaceuticals continues Kansas’ advancement in biotechnology.This is actually old needs and seems to have not made any noise in the employment desperate area of Kansas. This company was protested by rice farmers in both California or Missouri only to be catered to by the state of Kansas.

“Agriculture has long been the backbone of the Kansas economy, so it’s appropriate we would embrace this opportunity to make the most of scientific advances in plant-made pharmaceuticals,” said Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius in a statement. “I welcome Ventria Bio science to Kansas and look forward to their contributions to the health of children worldwide.” as quoted in the Ventria Bioscience website.

This Frankenstein farming make me nervous. At least rice in not grown in Kansas so mixing with others rice fields is not a concern.

Later this come from the web site. “This is as an important development for Kansas farmers, who stand to benefit from the additional income,” he said. “They also have the satisfaction of knowing they are helping provide affordable health care products to children who desperately need it.” When I see that affordable health care I will believe it.