http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/cm74/7420/7420.pdf

Reviews main issues that confront the European Union including climate change, energy scarcity, environment and agriculture issues, migration, counterterrorism and more. From the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/CCR46/CCR46.pdf

Studies the relationship between food stamp program participation and historical earnings over periods of 10-15 years. From the Economic Research Service.

http://www.ers.usda.gov/Data/BiotechCrops/

Latest data covering corn, cotton, and soybeans for the 2000 to 2008 period has been added. Chart shows increase in acreage for these crops since 1996. From the Economic Research Service.

http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/CCR41/CCR41.pdf

Reports research results on the problem of foreign trade and invasive species. Looks at biological implications of tariff and inspection policies. Funded by the Economic Research Service.

http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/EIB6-5/

Federal expenditures for food assistance programs totaled almost $54 billion in FY 2007, over 2% more than in the previous year, and the 5th consecutive year of increases. Examines trends in the Food Stamp Program, the National School Lunch Program, and three other programs. From the Economic Research Service.

http://www.fas.usda.gov/cmp/outlook/2008/May-08/AES-05-29-2008.pdf

Predicts that U.S. agricultural exports will reach $108.5 billion in fiscal year 2008, up $26 billion from 2007. Also predicts agricultural imports will reach $78.5 billion for 2008. From the Economic Research Service and Foreign Agricultural Service.

http://www.ostp.gov/galleries/NSTC%20Reports/Scientific%20Assessment%20FULL%20Report.pdf

A national scientific assessment which evaluates and interprets findings of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Analyzes current trends in natural and human-induced global change and the effects of these changes on the natural environment, agriculture, water resources, social systems, energy production and use, transportation and human health. From the National Science and Technology Council

http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/err57/

Uses economic and epidemiological modeling to estimate the economic impact of a hypothetical outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Model results show large trade-related losses for beef, hogs, and pork, even though few animals are destroyed. From the Economic Research Service.

http://www.usda.gov/oce/global_change/sap_2007_FinalReport.htm

Nearly 200 page report that looks at how climate change is already reshaping the American environment. Assesses the effects that human-generated carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels have already had on land, water, and agricultural resources. One of a series of 21 synethesis and assessment products from the U.S. Climate Change Science Program. This report was commissioned by the Department of Agriculture.

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL33572_20080318.pdf

Outlines federal programs that provide direct or indirect incentives for biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. For each program described, the report provides details such as administering agency, statutory authority, annual funding level, and expiration date. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/RL34478_20080508.pdf

Describes the extent, cause, and consequences of rapidly rising food prices, especially for staple crops such as wheat, corn, and rice. Also covers short and long-term responses by the U.S. and international community to enhance food security and agricultural productivity. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.