Systems Research for Agriculture
Author : Laurie E. Drinkwater
Publisher : Department of Agriculture
Page : pages
File Size : 11,98 MB
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Agricultural systems
ISBN : 9781888626162
Publicly Funded Agricultural Research and the Changing Structure of U.S. Agriculture
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 18,61 MB
Release : 2002-03-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309170346
Book Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) requested that the Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources of the National Research Council (NRC) convene a panel of experts to examine whether publicly funded agricultural research has influenced the structure of U.S. agriculture and, if so, how. The Committee to Review the Role of Publicly Funded Agricultural Research on the Structure of U.S. Agriculture was asked to assess the role of public-sector agricultural research on changes in the size and numbers of farms, with particular emphasis on the evolution of very-large-scale operations.
Managing Cover Crops Profitably (3rd Ed. )
Author : Andy Clark
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 23,55 MB
Release : 2008-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1437903797
Book Description
Cover crops slow erosion, improve soil, smother weeds, enhance nutrient and moisture availability, help control many pests and bring a host of other benefits to your farm. At the same time, they can reduce costs, increase profits and even create new sources of income. You¿ll reap dividends on your cover crop investments for years, since their benefits accumulate over the long term. This book will help you find which ones are right for you. Captures farmer and other research results from the past ten years. The authors verified the info. from the 2nd ed., added new results and updated farmer profiles and research data, and added 2 chap. Includes maps and charts, detailed narratives about individual cover crop species, and chap. about aspects of cover cropping.
Farm Management Research for Small Farmer Development
Author : John L. Dillon
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,70 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251008225
Book Description
The small farm setting. Definition of farm management research. Conduct of farm management research. The need for farm management research on small farms. Approaches to farm management research on small farms. Role of farm management research techniques...
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education in the Field
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 20,47 MB
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309045789
Book Description
Interest is growing in sustainable agriculture, which involves the use of productive and profitable farming practices that take advantage of natural biological processes to conserve resources, reduce inputs, protect the environment, and enhance public health. Continuing research is helping to demonstrate the ways that many factorsâ€"economics, biology, policy, and traditionâ€"interact in sustainable agriculture systems. This book contains the proceedings of a workshop on the findings of a broad range of research projects funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The areas of study, such as integrated pest management, alternative cropping and tillage systems, and comparisons with more conventional approaches, are essential to developing and adopting profitable and sustainable farming systems.
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Research at NIOSH
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 17,65 MB
Release : 2008-06-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309177693
Book Description
The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors are the cornerstone of industries that produce food, fiber, and biofuel. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts research in order to improve worker safety and health in these sectors. This National Research Council book reviews the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program to evaluate the 1) relevance of its work to improvements in occupational safety and health and 2) the impact of research in reducing workplace illnesses and injuries. The assessment reveals that the program has made meaningful contributions to improving worker safety and health in these fields. To enhance the relevance and impact of its work and fulfill its mission, the NIOSH Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Program should provide national leadership, coordination of research, and activities to transfer findings, technologies, and information into practice. The program will also benefit from establishing strategic goals and implementing a comprehensive surveillance system in order to better identify and track worker populations at risk.
Agricultural Research
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 46,48 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Agriculture
ISBN :
Book Description
A National Program of Research for Farm Adjustments, Prices and Income
Author : Joint Task Force on Farm Adjustment, Price and Income Research
Publisher :
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 48,29 MB
Release : 1968
Category : Agriculture
ISBN :
Book Description
National Fertilizer Program
Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Publisher :
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 37,75 MB
Release : 1947
Category : Fertilizers
ISBN :
Book Description
United States Government Organization Manual
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1592 pages
File Size : 48,98 MB
Release : 1956
Category : Executive departments
ISBN :
