"The tremendous transitions occurring in agriculture — from farm policy and biofuels to local and organic food systems — raise concerns as well as opportunities. IATP is working to promote sound policies, investments and markets that result in a more conservation-based agriculture, a healthier public, and thriving family farms and rural communities." Mark Muller We work to enhance rural agricultural communities by promoting conservation-based economic opportunities. We support working landscapes that maximize income-generating productivity, environmental benefits and stronger connections between urban and rural, people and land, and food and community. Farm Policy, Conservation and Public Health Regional Food Systems Agriculture in the Great Lakes Basin Hypoxia and Nutrient Management Mississippi River Navigation
Food Versus Fuel in the United States: Can Both Win in the Era of Ethanol: This report explores the effect of U.S. ethanol production on the world's hungry.
A Fair Farm Bill for Conservation: This paper analyzes the history of conservation programs in the Farm Bill and makes recommendations for improving them.
Water Use by Ethanol Plants: Potential Challenges: The shortage of available water could become the Achilles heel of the ethanol boom if more efficient use of water isn't made a priority.
Food Without Thought: How U.S. Farm Policy Contributes to Obesity : U.S. farm policy geared toward driving down prices for corn and soybeans is a significant contributor to the nation's obesity epidemic. "If incentives for growing corn are reduced, cellulosic ethanol support is enhanced and support for more sustainable forms of agriculture is provided, we could assure a healthy landscape and rural economy, and a healthy Gulf of Mexico." Jan. 14: Cargill Q2 profits rise but food segment results are weak Jan. 14: Wheat, Corn, Soybeans Plummet as U.S. Predicts Larger Supplies Jan. 13: Marler Clark: the Top Ten Food Safety Challenges of 2009 Jan. 13: Canada suspends WTO complaint over US meat labels Jan. 13: Country-of-origin rules take effect March 16 AgObservatory is IATP's Web site for the latest news, reports and analysis on the environment and agriculture. Have a question or comment about Environment and Agriculture's work? Drop us a line! |
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