Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Agriculture: Challenges and Opportunities
The need to decrease concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) in Earth’s atmosphere has been identified as
The Science and Regulation of Food from Genetically Engineered Animals
Humans and animals have been consuming genetically engineered (GE) food from plants for decades, but the recent approval of GE
Air Issues Associated with Animal Agriculture: A North American Perspective
The purpose of this CAST Issue Paper (IP 47) is to go beyond the generalizations and accusations often associated with
Investing in a Better Future through Public Agricultural Research
Everyone is concerned with return on investment, and agricultural research continues to be an example of the positive impact well-placed
A panel of experts has outlined key issues regarding biomass crops by examining the harvest, transportation, and storage of cellulosic
Ethical Implications of Animal Biotechnology: Considerations for Animal Welfare Decision Making
Part 9, “ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY.” Animal biotechnology, which includes both genetic engineering and mammalian cloning, has expanded rapidly
Agricultural Productivity Strategies for the Future: Addressing U.S. and Global Challenges
This timely Issue Paper (IP 45) includes a preface from Dr. Norman E. Borlaug and has been prepared as an
Water, People, and the Future: Water Availability for Agriculture in the United States
Despite current uncertainty about the United States’ economic future, most reports suggest that growth will resume and competition for freshwater
The Endangered Species Act: Interfacing with Agricultural and Natural Ecosystems
This Commentary explores the interaction between the regulatory policy of the Endangered Species Act, public perception, and science in relation
Animal Productivity and Genetic Diversity: Cloned and Transgenic Animals
PART 8, “ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY” This paper discusses two of the most recent reproductive technologies used to improve
