The US Department of Agriculture, the US Department of Energy, and China's National Development and Reform Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding on biofuels cooperation today. Both countries also signed a protocol to establish and expand science and technology exchanges to improve market access for agricultural products.
The two countries agree to work together on the scientific, technical, and policy aspects of biofuels development, production, and use. These areas include biomass production and sustainability, conversion technologies, bio-based products, and rural development strategies.
According to the USDA, the DOE and the NDRC, the pact stands to benefit both US and Chinese agricultural producers as new markets and uses for agricultural commodities and their waste products may be found through increased cooperation, dialogue, exchanges, and projects facilitated by the agreement.
The USDA and China's ministry of science and technology also renewed a 2002 protocol today that supports the United States policy to establish and expand science and technology exchanges with China to improve market access for agricultural