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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Overfishing Threatens Critical Link in the Food Chain
By J. Matthew Roney The fish near the bottom of the aquatic food chain are often overlooked, but they are vital to healthy oceans and estuaries. Collectively known as forage fish, these species—including sardines, anchovies, herrings, and shrimp-like crustaceans called … Continue reading
Global Grain Stocks Drop Dangerously Low as 2012 Consumption Exceeded Production
By Janet Larsen The world produced 2,241 million tons of grain in 2012, down 75 million tons or 3 percent from the 2011 record harvest. The drop was largely because of droughts that devastated several major crops—namely corn in the … Continue reading
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China’s Rising Soybean Consumption Reshaping Western Agriculture
By Lester R. Brown Global demand for soybeans has soared in recent decades, with China leading the race. Nearly 60 percent of all soybeans entering international trade today go to China, making it far and away the world’s largest importer. … Continue reading
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