Diversifying U.S. Crop Production
For more than a century, crop price instability has dogged U.S. farmers. And in the past 60 years–despite federal subsidy
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February 20, 1996
Diversifying U.S. Crop Production
For more than a century, crop price instability has dogged U.S. farmers. And in the past 60 years–despite federal subsidy
Quality of U.S. Agricultural Products
Accurate assessment of the quality of agricultural products is essential in today’s rapidly globalizing economy. A few changes in policies
Competitiveness of U.S. Agriculture and the Balance of Payments
U.S. agricultural producers and food processors will need to focus on adding value to agricultural products in a way that
Waste Management and Utilization in Food Production and Processing
Comprehensive report on wastes from crop production, poultry farms, swine production, cattle feedlots, dairy farms, food processing, and seafood production
Conservation Reserve: A Survey of Research and Interest Groups
This CAST Report summarizes Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) policy literature and a survey of key special interest groups regarding their
Sustainable Agriculture and the 1995 Farm Bill
Summary of a January 1995 conference sponsored by CAST. Topics include legislative, environmental, conservation, rural development, research, and education issues.
Public Perceptions of Agrichemicals
Understanding public perceptions, risk perception, and the public, risk acceptability and pesticides, and consumer perceptions of animal drugs. Author: Eileen
Challenges Confronting Agricultural Research at Land Grant Universities
Agricultural, corporate, scientific, political, environmental, and social communities are asking the agricultural research system to identify and pursue a broadened
Foodborne Pathogens: Risks and Consequences
Better data on microbial risks are needed to make the U.S. food supply safer. Cochairs: Peggy M. Foegeding, Department of
Labeling of Food-Plant Biotechnology Products
Review of scientific evidence in response to proposed U.S. Food and Drug Administration policy for labeling of foods from new