
In response to heightened concern about the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables following recent outbreaks of food-related illness, the

In response to heightened concern about the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables following recent outbreaks of food-related illness, the

Nutraceuticals for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Authored by a task force of six scientists, this issue paper identifies existing and emerging issues in the development and

Integrated Pest Management: Current and Future Strategies
This comprehensive report offers an insightful, up-to-date analysis of the issues involved in pest control. The report is designed to

Boundless Science for Bountiful Agriculture: Winning Student Essays, 2003
New Special Publication. This new publication compiles national, state, and territory winning entries from an essay contest for students in

Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture: An Overview
PART 1 OF A 9-PART SERIES, “ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY.” Written by a task force of nine scientists, this

Mycotoxins: Risks in Plant, Animal, and Human Systems
This extensive report compiles the most current, complete information available on mycotoxins in order to provide an understanding of their

Environmental Impacts of Livestock on U.S. Grazing Lands
This issue paper takes a critical look at the environmental impacts of grazing systems and provides guidance on land management

Animal Diet Modification to Decrease the Potential for Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution
This issue paper outlines the technologies and approaches that poultry and livestock producers can use to decrease the amounts of

A comprehensive review of the scientific literature supports the conclusion that overall the currently commercialized biotechnology-derived soybean, corn, and cotton

Urban and Agricultural Communities: Opportunities for Common Ground
The changing role of agriculture in urban settings is considered in this comprehensive report written by a twelve-member task force.