
A popular belief exists that animal agriculture competes for human food supplies and wastes resources. Little scientific information exists regarding

A popular belief exists that animal agriculture competes for human food supplies and wastes resources. Little scientific information exists regarding

Impact of the Precautionary Principle on Feeding Current and Future Generations
This paper looks at the history and purpose of the precautionary principle (PP) and examines problems of ambiguity, arbitrary application,

Herbicides were developed during the twentieth century to be used with conventional tillage for weed control. Conservation (or minimum) tillage

Food, Fuel, and Plant Nutrient Use in the Future
Future food, fiber, and fuel demands will not be met by expanding cropland area; continued advances in nutrient use efficiency

Los herbicidas se desarrollaron durante el siglo XX para su uso con la labranza convencional con el fin de controlar

La Relación Directa entre la Salud Animal y los Resultados de Inocuidad Alimentaria
La salud de los animales dentro del sistema de producción de alimentos repercute en muchos aspectos del sistema muy alejados

Water and Land Issues Associated with Animal Agriculture: A U.S. Perspective
This paper (IP 50) addresses specific water and land concerns related to animal agriculture. The authors consider issues of water

The Direct Relationship between Animal Health and Food Safety Outcomes
The health of the animals within the food animal production system impacts many aspects of the system far removed from

The Clean Water Act of 1987 states that the elimination of pollutant discharge into navigable water is a national goal.

Energy Issues Affecting Corn/Soybean Systems: Challenges for Sustainable Production
Energy Issues Affecting Corn/Soybean Systems: Challenges for Sustainable Production (IP 48) speaks to energy issues within the corn/soybean production system