Agriculture
Today’s agricultural policies must promote adequate food supply while accounting for food safety and sustainability concerns, among others. Researchers at RFF examine challenges posed by climate change; social and economic impacts of agricultural land use; and issues at the intersection of energy markets, agriculture, and water resources.
The Impact of Drought on Agriculture
Find out how the US drought monitor is used to estimate this impact.
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Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution
Read how water quality trading programs can affect this type of pollution.
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RFF Live — Dec 17, 2019
Healthy Soils for a Healthier Planet
Highlighting the important role of soil health in finding climate solutions
Market Solutions for Water Pollution, with Cathy Kling
Daniel Raimi and Cathy Kling discuss algae blooms occurring across the US and their connection to unregulated nutrient runoff from agricultural land.
Report — Sep 15, 2019
Smart Cities & Communities: Water Challenges in Smart Cities
Dentons Global Smart Cities & Communities Think Tank, Fall 2019 Global-Thought Report.
Report — Sep 15, 2019
Smart Cities & Communities: Water Challenges in Smart Cities
Dentons Global Smart Cities & Communities Think Tank, Fall 2019 Global-Thought Report.
Working Paper — Jun 27, 2019
Market-Based Methods for Monetizing Uncertainty Reduction: A Case Study
A market-based method to quantify the societal value of Soil Moisture Active Passive mission information.
Report — May 21, 2019
Reducing Impacts of Food Loss and Waste
A report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on Reducing Food Loss and Waste
RFF Live — Dec 17, 2019
Healthy Soils for a Healthier Planet
Highlighting the important role of soil health in finding climate solutions
Workshop/Seminar — Dec 6, 2017
The Future of Agriculture: Rebounding Nature
The National Museum of Natural History and Resources for the Future invite you to join Jesse Ausubel, Director and Senior Research Associate of the Program for the Human Environment at Rockefeller University, for a look into the future as he explores how precision agriculture and better sources of food and fuel can benefit the natural world.
Workshop/Seminar — Feb 19, 2013
Agricultural Biotechnology and the Environment: Perspectives on the Next 10 Years
Panelists at this seminar analyzed how concerns over labeling of food from GM animals may affect the marketing, development, and economic viability of such innovative products.
Press Release — May 28, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on Biodiversity, Food Security, and Sustainability
Sue Lieberman discusses habitat loss, species extinction, and other threats to biodiversity in this episode of Resources Radio.
Press Release — Apr 9, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on the Farm Bill
Press Release — Mar 12, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on Coffee in a Changing Climate
Market Solutions for Water Pollution, with Cathy Kling
Daniel Raimi and Cathy Kling discuss algae blooms occurring across the US and their connection to unregulated nutrient runoff from agricultural land.
Resources Radio: Biodiversity, Food Security, and Sustainability, with Sue Lieberman
Sue Lieberman and Daniel Raimi discuss the global state of biodiversity.
