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The War We Can’t Win Against Our Own Food System

Alex A. Avery The Rev. Thomas Malthus’ famous question about whether humanity can continue to feed all the people was posed exactly 200 years ago. It has taken us nearly all of that 200 years to be sure of an … Continue reading

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Agribusiness in a Changing Global Environment

Alex A. Avery You have heard today of the tremendous opportunity emerging in Asia due to the combination of population growth and rising living standards. Despite the recent Asian economic crisis, the unprecedented economic growth in Asia over the last … Continue reading

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The Future of American Agriculture: Rocky Road to Prosperity

Alex A. Avery The Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times,” certainly applies to us today. We’re in the middle of a farm crisis. For those not hurt by flooding or drought, prices are at record or near record … Continue reading

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Meeting the Demands of a Growing Population

Alex A. Avery Presentation at the American Phytopathological Society’s World Food Crisis Symposium The world agricultural community has focused on fighting hunger and meeting the needs of humanity for decades. It has been the rallying cry of farmers in all … Continue reading

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Where Have All The Nutrients Gone?

Richard A. Halpern Virginia’s Livestock Agriculture and the Chesapeake Bay There is nothing that wakes up a community quite as smartly as discovering that the government is watching. That was our experience several years ago in the agricultural heartland of … Continue reading

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