Feeding the World

Feeding the World
Title Feeding the World PDF eBook
Author Gale A. Buchanan
Publisher Texas A&M University Press
Pages 346
Release 2016-03-15
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1623493706

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The astounding success of agricultural research has enabled farmers to produce increasingly more—and more kinds—of food throughout the world. But with a projected 9 billion people to feed by 2050, veteran researcher Gale Buchanan fears that human confidence in this ample supply, especially in the US, has created unrealistic expectations for the future. Without a working knowledge of what types and amounts of research produced the bounty we enjoy today, we will not be prepared to support the research necessary to face the challenges ahead, including population growth, climate change, and water and energy scarcity. In this book, Buchanan describes the historical commitment to research and the phenomenal changes it brought to our ability to feed ourselves. He also prescribes a path for the future, pointing the way toward an adequately funded, more creative agricultural research system that involves scientists, administrators, educators, farmers, politicians, and consumers; resides in one “stand alone” agency; enjoys a consistent funding stream; and operates internationally.

The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks

The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks
Title The Commercial Storage of Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist and Nursery Stocks PDF eBook
Author Robert E. Hardenburg
Publisher
Pages 140
Release 1986
Genre Cold storage
ISBN

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Note for the electronic edition: This draft has been assembled from information prepared by authors from around the world. It has been submitted for editing and production by the USDA Agricultural Research Service Information Staff and should be cited as an electronic draft of a forthcoming publication. Because the 1986 edition is out of print, because we have added much new and updated information, and because the time to publication for so massive a project is still many months away, we are making this draft widely available for comment from industry stakeholders, as well as university research, teaching and extension staff.

Critical Needs for Research in Veterinary Science

Critical Needs for Research in Veterinary Science
Title Critical Needs for Research in Veterinary Science PDF eBook
Author National Research Council
Publisher National Academies Press
Pages 238
Release 2005-10-18
Genre Technology & Engineering
ISBN 0309164982

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Research in veterinary science is critical for the health and well-being of animals, including humans. Food safety, emerging infectious diseases, the development of new therapies, and the possibility of bioterrorism are examples of issues addressed by veterinary science that have an impact on both human and animal health. However, there is a lack of scientists engaged in veterinary research. Too few veterinarians pursue research careers, and there is a shortage of facilities and funding for conducting research. This report identifies questions and issues that veterinary research can help to address, and discusses the scientific expertise and infrastructure needed to meet the most critical research needs. The report finds that there is an urgent need to provide adequate resources for investigators, training programs, and facilities involved in veterinary research.

Plant Inventory

Plant Inventory
Title Plant Inventory PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Pages 1032
Release 1964
Genre Germplasm resources, Plant
ISBN

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Diagnosis and Improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils

Diagnosis and Improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils
Title Diagnosis and Improvement of Saline and Alkali Soils PDF eBook
Author L. E. Allison
Publisher
Pages 180
Release 1947
Genre Alkali lands
ISBN

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ARS-S.

ARS-S.
Title ARS-S. PDF eBook
Author
Publisher
Pages 56
Release 1975
Genre Agriculture
ISBN

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ARS-S.

ARS-S.
Title ARS-S. PDF eBook
Author United States. Agricultural Research Service
Publisher
Pages 16
Release 1975
Genre Agriculture
ISBN

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