%0 Book %A National Research Council %T Beef for Tomorrow: Conference Proceedings %D 1960 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18571/beef-for-tomorrow-conference-proceedings %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18571/beef-for-tomorrow-conference-proceedings %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K %K Agriculture %P 145 %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Quality-Protein Maize: Report of an Ad Hoc Panel of the Advisory Committee on Technology Innovation Board on Science and Technology for International Development National Research Council, in Cooperation With the Board on Agriculture National Research Co %D 1988 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18563/quality-protein-maize-report-of-an-ad-hoc-panel-of %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18563/quality-protein-maize-report-of-an-ad-hoc-panel-of %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K %K Agriculture %P 114 %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Nonhuman Primates: Usage and Availability for Biomedical Programs %D 1975 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18765/nonhuman-primates-usage-and-availability-for-biomedical-programs %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18765/nonhuman-primates-usage-and-availability-for-biomedical-programs %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K %K Agriculture %P 132 %0 Book %T Agricultural Development and Environmental Research: American and Czechoslovak Perspectives: Proceedings of a Bilateral Workshop %D 1987 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/19179/agricultural-development-and-environmental-research-american-and-czechoslovak-perspectives-proceedings %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/19179/agricultural-development-and-environmental-research-american-and-czechoslovak-perspectives-proceedings %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K %K Agriculture %P 232 %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Workshop on Biotechnology in Agriculture: Summary Report, Jakarta, Indonesia, March 13-14, 1986 %D 1986 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18585/workshop-on-biotechnology-in-agriculture-summary-report-jakarta-indonesia-march %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18585/workshop-on-biotechnology-in-agriculture-summary-report-jakarta-indonesia-march %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K %K Agriculture %P 120 %0 Book %A National Research Council %T World Food and Nutrition Study: Enhancement of Food Production for the United States : a Report of the Board on Agriculture and Renewable Resources, Commission on Natural Resources, National Research Council, Prepared for the NRC Study on World Food and %D 1975 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18644/world-food-and-nutrition-study-enhancement-of-food-production-for %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18644/world-food-and-nutrition-study-enhancement-of-food-production-for %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K %K Agriculture %P 191 %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Wild and Free-Roaming Horses and Burros: Current Knowledge and Recommended Research. %D 1980 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18642/wild-and-free-roaming-horses-and-burros-current-knowledge-and %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18642/wild-and-free-roaming-horses-and-burros-current-knowledge-and %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K %K Agriculture %P 393 %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Insect-Pest Management and Control %D 1969 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18674/insect-pest-management-and-control %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/18674/insect-pest-management-and-control %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K %K Agriculture %P 533 %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %T Report to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Pierce's Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board on the Review of Research Proposals on Grapevine Virus Diseases and Their Vectors %D 2023 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26915/report-to-the-california-department-of-food-and-agriculture-pierces-diseaseglassy-winged-sharpshooter-board-on-the-review-of-research-proposals-on-grapevine-virus-diseases-and-their-vectors %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26915/report-to-the-california-department-of-food-and-agriculture-pierces-diseaseglassy-winged-sharpshooter-board-on-the-review-of-research-proposals-on-grapevine-virus-diseases-and-their-vectors %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 17 %X Grapevine red blotch disease is a recently recognized disease of grapes that has been detected across some of the major grape-growing regions in the United States and poses a threat to the $162 billion U.S. grape industry. At the request of the state of California, this publication describes the work of the Committee on Assistance to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Pierces Disease/Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board on Grapevine Viruses and Grapevine Disease Research and transmits the final evaluation by the committee of the research proposals on grapevine virus diseases and their vectors. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %T A Review of the Citrus Greening Research and Development Efforts Supported by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation: Fighting a Ravaging Disease %@ 978-0-309-47214-2 %D 2018 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/25026/a-review-of-the-citrus-greening-research-and-development-efforts-supported-by-the-citrus-research-and-development-foundation %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/25026/a-review-of-the-citrus-greening-research-and-development-efforts-supported-by-the-citrus-research-and-development-foundation %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 288 %X Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening, first observed more than a hundred years ago in Asia, is the most serious disease threat to the citrus-growing industry worldwide due to its complexity, destructiveness, and incalcitrance to management. First detected in Florida in 2005, HLB is now widespread in the state and threatens the survival of the Florida citrus industry despite substantial allocation of research funds by Florida citrus growers and federal and state agencies. As the HLB epidemic raged in 2008, Florida citrus growers began allocating funds for HLB research in hopes of finding short-, medium-, and long-term solutions. This effort created the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), an organization with oversight responsibility for HLB research and development efforts in Florida. This report provides an independent review of the portfolio of research projects that have been or continue to be supported by the CRDF. It seeks to identify ways to retool HLB research—which, despite significantly increasing understanding of the factors involved in HLB, has produced no major breakthroughs in controlling the disease—and accelerate the development of durable tools and strategies that could help abate the damage caused by HLB and prevent the possible collapse of the Florida citrus industry. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Publicly Funded Agricultural Research and the Changing Structure of U.S. Agriculture %@ 978-0-309-07616-6 %D 2002 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10211/publicly-funded-agricultural-research-and-the-changing-structure-of-us-agriculture %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/10211/publicly-funded-agricultural-research-and-the-changing-structure-of-us-agriculture %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 158 %X 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. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Strategic Planning for the Florida Citrus Industry: Addressing Citrus Greening Disease %@ 978-0-309-15207-5 %D 2010 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12880/strategic-planning-for-the-florida-citrus-industry-addressing-citrus-greening %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12880/strategic-planning-for-the-florida-citrus-industry-addressing-citrus-greening %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 328 %X Citrus greening, a disease that reduces yield, compromises the flavor, color, and size of citrus fruit and eventually kills the citrus tree, is now present in all 34 Floridian citrus-producing counties. Caused by an insect-spread bacterial infection, the disease reduced citrus production in 2008 by several percent and continues to spread, threatening the existence of Florida's $9.3 billion citrus industry. A successful citrus greening response will focus on earlier detection of diseased trees, so that these sources of new infections can be removed more quickly, and on new methods to control the insects that carry the bacteria. In the longerterm, technologies such as genomics could be used to develop new citrus strains that are resistant to both the bacteria and the insect. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Changes in the Sheep Industry in the United States: Making the Transition from Tradition %@ 978-0-309-12161-3 %D 2008 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12245/changes-in-the-sheep-industry-in-the-united-states-making %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12245/changes-in-the-sheep-industry-in-the-united-states-making %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 366 %X The U.S. sheep industry is complex, multifaceted, and rooted in history and tradition. The dominant feature of sheep production in the United States, and, thus, the focus of much producer and policy concern, has been the steady decline in sheep and lamb inventories since the mid-1940s. Although often described as "an industry in decline," this report concludes that a better description of the current U.S. sheep industry is "an industry in transition." %0 Book %A National Research Council %T The Future Role of Pesticides in US Agriculture %@ 978-0-309-06526-9 %D 2000 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/9598/the-future-role-of-pesticides-in-us-agriculture %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/9598/the-future-role-of-pesticides-in-us-agriculture %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 332 %X Although chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. The Future Role of Pesticides explores the role of chemical pesticides in the decade ahead and identifies the most promising opportunities for increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pesticide use. The committee recommends R&D, program, and policy initiatives for federal agriculture authorities and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This book presents clear overviews of key factors in chemical pesticide use, including: Advances in genetic engineering not only of pest-resistant crops but also of pests themselves. Problems in pesticide use—concerns about the health of agricultural workers, the ability of pests to develop resistance, issues of public perception, and more. Impending shifts in agriculture—globalization of the economy, biological "invasions" of organisms, rising sensitivity toward cross-border environmental issues, and other trends. With a model and working examples, this book offers guidance on how to assess various pest control strategies available to today's agriculturist. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Emerging Technologies to Benefit Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia %@ 978-0-309-12494-2 %D 2009 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12455/emerging-technologies-to-benefit-farmers-in-sub-saharan-africa-and-south-asia %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/12455/emerging-technologies-to-benefit-farmers-in-sub-saharan-africa-and-south-asia %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 292 %X Increased agricultural productivity is a major stepping stone on the path out of poverty in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, but farmers there face tremendous challenges improving production. Poor soil, inefficient water use, and a lack of access to plant breeding resources, nutritious animal feed, high quality seed, and fuel and electricity-combined with some of the most extreme environmental conditions on Earth-have made yields in crop and animal production far lower in these regions than world averages. Emerging Technologies to Benefit Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia identifies sixty emerging technologies with the potential to significantly improve agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Eighteen technologies are recommended for immediate development or further exploration. Scientists from all backgrounds have an opportunity to become involved in bringing these and other technologies to fruition. The opportunities suggested in this book offer new approaches that can synergize with each other and with many other activities to transform agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. %0 Book %A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine %T An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply: Final Report %@ 978-0-309-69025-6 %D 2023 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26618/an-assessment-of-native-seed-needs-and-the-capacity-for-their-supply %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26618/an-assessment-of-native-seed-needs-and-the-capacity-for-their-supply %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 252 %X Extreme weather and wildfires, intensified by climate change, are damaging the native plant communities of landscapes across the United States. Native plant communities are foundational to thriving ecosystems, delivering goods and services that regulate the environment and support life, provide food and shelter for a wide range of native animals, and embody a wealth of genetic information with many beneficial applications. Restoring impaired ecosystems requires a supply of diverse native plant seeds that are well suited to the climates, soils, and other living species of the system. This report examines the needs for native plant restoration and other activities, provides recommendations for improving the reliability, predictability, and performance of the native seed supply, and presents an ambitious agenda for action. An Assessment of Native Seed Needs and the Capacity for Their Supply considers the various challenges facing our natural landscapes and calls for a coordinated public-private effort to scale-up and secure a cost-effective national native seed supply. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Managing Global Genetic Resources: Agricultural Crop Issues and Policies %@ 978-0-309-13186-5 %D 1993 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2116/managing-global-genetic-resources-agricultural-crop-issues-and-policies %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/2116/managing-global-genetic-resources-agricultural-crop-issues-and-policies %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 480 %X This anchor volume to the series Managing Global Genetic Resources examines the structure that underlies efforts to preserve genetic material, including the worldwide network of genetic collections; the role of biotechnology; and a host of issues that surround management and use. Among the topics explored are in situ versus ex situ conservation, management of very large collections of genetic material, problems of quarantine, the controversy over ownership or copyright of genetic material, and more. %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Fisheries Technologies for Developing Countries %@ 978-0-309-03788-4 %D 1988 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/1024/fisheries-technologies-for-developing-countries %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/1024/fisheries-technologies-for-developing-countries %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 176 %X In developing countries, traditional fishermen are important food contributors, yet technological information and development assistance to third-world nations often focuses on agriculture and industrial fishing, without addressing the needs of independent, small-scale fishermen. This book explores technological considerations of small-scale, primitive fishing technologies, and describes innovative, relatively inexpensive methods and tools that have already been successfully applied in developing countries. It offers practical information about all aspects of small-scale fishing, including boat design and construction, fishing methods and gear, artificial reef construction and fish aggregating devices, techniques for coastal mariculture, and simple methods for processing and preserving fish once they are caught. Fisheries Technologies for Developing Countries is illustrated throughout with photographs of the devices and construction methods described in the text. %0 Book %T Livestock Disease Eradication: Evaluation of the Cooperative State-Federal Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Program %D 1994 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/9144/livestock-disease-eradication-evaluation-of-the-cooperative-state-federal-bovine %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/9144/livestock-disease-eradication-evaluation-of-the-cooperative-state-federal-bovine %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 108 %0 Book %A National Research Council %T Vitamin Tolerance of Animals %@ 978-0-309-03728-0 %D 1987 %U https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/949/vitamin-tolerance-of-animals %> https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/949/vitamin-tolerance-of-animals %I The National Academies Press %C Washington, DC %G English %K Agriculture %P 108 %X Many feedstuffs and forages do not provide the dietary vitamins necessary for optimum growth and development, making supplementation necessary. This volume offers a practical, well-organized guide to safe levels of vitamin supplementation in all major domestic species, including poultry, cattle, sheep, and fishes. Fourteen essential vitamins are discussed with information on requirements in various species, deficiency symptoms, metabolism, indications of hypervitaminosis, and safe dosages.