Agricultural resources and environmental indicators
This report identifies trends in land, water, and biological resources and commercial input use, reports on the condition of natural resources used in the agricultural sector, and describes and assesses public policies that affect conservation and environmental quality in agriculture. Combining data...
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Formato: | Seriada digital |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Washington, DC :
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Economic Research Service
1994.
Washington, D. C. : |
Colección: | Agricultural handbook
Economic information bulletin |
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009605331906719 |
Sumario: | This report identifies trends in land, water, and biological resources and commercial input use, reports on the condition of natural resources used in the agricultural sector, and describes and assesses public policies that affect conservation and environmental quality in agriculture. Combining data and information, this report examines the complex connections among farming practices, conservation, and the environment, which are increasingly important components in U.S. agriculture and farm policy. The report also examines the economic factors that affect resource use and estimates costs and benefits to farmers, consumers, and the government of meeting conservation and environmental goals. The report takes stock of how natural resources (land, water and biological resources) and commercial inputs (nutrients, pesticides, seed and machinery) are used in the agricultural sector; shows how they contribute to environmental quality; and links use and quality to technological change, production practices, and farm programs. |
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Publicado: | Print began with Dec. 1994. |
Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
Frecuencia de Publicación: | Irregular |
Formato: | Mode of access: Internet from the USDA ERS web site. Previously available as of 9/24/04: http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/arei/index.htm; current access is available via PURL. |