WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Programs that help build a biobased economy can generate jobs and economic growth in the United States. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and co-sponsors Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Robert Casey (D-Penn.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) for introducing legislation that would allow more bio-manufacturing companies to participate in Farm Bill programs.