Invasive Species: Prevention and Control Policies (Sept. 19, 2008)
Eight-page brief synthesizes implications of recent literature on agriculture-related invasive species and discusses data needed to appropriately address the problem.

Production Expenses: Vegetables and Melons (Sept. 9, 2008)
ERS explores major expense components of farms specializing in vegetable and melons,  nationally and regionally. Per-acre expenses rose 32 percent between 1998-2000 and 2004-06.

Amber Waves September
(Sept. 2, 2008)
Featuring:
• Obesity in developing countries
• Barring entry of pests and disease
• Markets for environmental stewardship
• School Lunch Program constraints
• Global surge in rice prices (Get Podcast interview)

Markets for Environmental Benefits?
(Sept. 2, 2008)
ERS explores the use of market mechanisms, such as emissions trading and eco-labels, to increase private investment in environmental stewardship, and the role of government.
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