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.
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Issue Brief — May 9, 2024
The Policy Landscape for Agricultural Bioenergy
This issue brief, the last in a series on agriculture greenhouse gas emissions policy, offers an introduction to bioenergy and relevant federal agricultural and nonagricultural policy.
On the Issues — Nov 10, 2023
On the Issues: Renewable Energy Headwinds, Electric Grid Upgrades, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Renewable Energy Headwinds, Electric Grid Upgrades, and More.
Issue Brief — Nov 9, 2023
Reducing Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions through “Climate-Smart” Markets, Technical Innovation, and Emissions Credit Trading
This issue brief, the last in a series on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions policy, examines "climate-smart" markets, public support for research and development, and emissions credit trading.
Resources Radio — Oct 24, 2023
When Freshwater Gets Salty, with Becky Epanchin-Niell
Becky Epanchin-Niell discusses saltwater contamination in freshwater; the causes of contamination; and how this saltwater intrusion affects drinking water, agriculture, coastal ecosystems, and economies.
Issue Brief — May 9, 2024
The Policy Landscape for Agricultural Bioenergy
This issue brief, the last in a series on agriculture greenhouse gas emissions policy, offers an introduction to bioenergy and relevant federal agricultural and nonagricultural policy.
Issue Brief — Nov 9, 2023
Reducing Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions through “Climate-Smart” Markets, Technical Innovation, and Emissions Credit Trading
This issue brief, the last in a series on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions policy, examines "climate-smart" markets, public support for research and development, and emissions credit trading.
Issue Brief — Sep 26, 2023
How USDA Conservation Programs Mitigate Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This issue brief, part of a series on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions policy, provides an overview of conservation programs in Title II of the Farm Bill.
Issue Brief — Sep 26, 2023
Measurement Gaps in Mitigating US Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This issue brief, part of a series on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions policy, reviews how emissions estimates are calculated and how they might be improved.
RFF Live — May 25, 2021
Paying for Carbon: Measuring Climate Solutions in Agriculture
Paying for Carbon: Measuring Climate Solutions in Agriculture
RFF Live — Dec 17, 2019
Healthy Soils for a Healthier Planet
Healthy Soils for a Healthier Planet
Workshop — Dec 6, 2017
The Future of Agriculture: Rebounding Nature
The Future of Agriculture: Rebounding Nature
Workshop — Feb 19, 2013
Agricultural Biotechnology and the Environment: Perspectives on the Next 10 Years
Agricultural Biotechnology and the Environment: Perspectives on the Next 10 Years
On the Issues — Nov 10, 2023
On the Issues: Renewable Energy Headwinds, Electric Grid Upgrades, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Renewable Energy Headwinds, Electric Grid Upgrades, and More.
Resources Radio — Oct 24, 2023
When Freshwater Gets Salty, with Becky Epanchin-Niell
Becky Epanchin-Niell discusses saltwater contamination in freshwater; the causes of contamination; and how this saltwater intrusion affects drinking water, agriculture, coastal ecosystems, and economies.
Common Resources — Jul 7, 2021
Empowering American Landowners with Carbon Credits
The Growing Climate Solutions Act—passed in the Senate and currently awaiting action in the House—can help facilitate sustainable practices among landowners by providing the opportunity to buy and sell carbon credits.
Resources Radio — Apr 27, 2021
Problems Cropping Up? The Historical Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture, with Ariel Ortiz-Bobea
Ariel Ortiz-Bobea looks to the past to assess the extent to which climate change threatens global agricultural productivity.
Press Release — Dec 14, 2022
To Reduce Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions, A New Study Recommends Strengthening Farmer Incentives and Emissions Measurement
To Reduce Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emissions, A New Study Recommends Strengthening Farmer Incentives and Emissions Measurement
Media Highlight — Oct 6, 2021
'Digital Farming' Aims to Cut Emissions, Toxic Runoff
'Digital Farming' Aims to Cut Emissions, Toxic Runoff
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
New Episode of Resources Radio on the Farm Bill