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Category Archives: Agriculture and Food
Can Irrigation Technology Address Water Scarcity? (Podcast and Infographic)
GAO keeps a close eye on the latest technologies, but today we’re looking at a truly ancient one: irrigated agriculture. Despite dating back at least 5,000 years, irrigation technology continues to improve. Micro irrigation, for example, applies water close to … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture and Food, Natural Resources and Environment, Science and Technology
Tagged Agricultural industry, Agricultural policies, Agricultural practices, Bureau of Reclamation, Crops, Department of the Interior, Droughts, Farming, Farming systems, Federal Communications Commission, freshwater, Global positioning system, Groundwater, Irrigation, Irrigation systems, National Agricultural Statistics Service, satellites, Science and Technology, Science Technology Assessment and Analytics, STAA, Sustainable agriculture, Tim Persons, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Geological Survey, water conservation, Water resources, Water resources conservation, Water supply, Water supply management, Water use, Watersheds
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Summer Podcast Roundup – Podcasts You May Have Missed
Looking for some entertainment as you try to beat the heat by the pool? Put on your headphones and check out some of our recent podcasts! Today’s WatchBlog catches you up on some of the podcasts you may have missed … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture and Food, Communications, Information Security, Information Technology, Podcast, Retirement Security, Worker and Family Assistance
Tagged Andrew Von Ah, caregiving, Charlie Jeszeck, credit agencies, epa, EWIS, family caregiving, FCC, FDA, Federal Communications Commission, financial security, food, food supply, food waste, identity theft, identity verification, ITC, Nick Marinos, NRE, online returns, PI, retirement security, Steve Morris, usda
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GAO Reports by the Numbers: Natural Resources and Environment
From environmental issues to agriculture to radioactive substances, our Natural Resources and Environment team reports on topics that impact the natural world around us, the food we eat, and the disposal of nuclear waste, among other things. To get a … Continue reading
Arsenic in Rice
Despite what old movies may have led you to believe, eccentric aunts don’t usually slip arsenic into your elderberry wine. But high levels of arsenic are dangerous—just like in the movies. Did you know that there might be arsenic in … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture and Food
Tagged arsenic, Department of Agriculture, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, NRE, rice, Steve Morris, usda
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Food Safety and Nutrition, from Farm to Fork
While the U.S. food supply is generally considered safe, foodborne illness is a serious concern. Every year, millions of Americans experience food poisoning from tainted foods. More than 120,000 land in the hospital, and thousands die. The Food and Drug … Continue reading
Got Agricultural Research and Promotion Programs?
Did you picture yourself with a milk mustache after seeing those “Got Milk?” ads? Or pick up some ribs at the supermarket with the thought that you were buying “Pork: The Other White Meat”? These memorable catchphrases from advertising campaigns … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture and Food
Tagged agriculture, AMS, check-off programs, commodities, NRE, Steve Morris, usda
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Down on the (Fish) Farm
Are you more surf than turf? Whether you call yourself a pescetarian or just enjoy the occasional shrimp cocktail, chances are the fish and shellfish you eat were imported. During National Seafood Month, listen to our podcast and read on … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture and Food, Natural Resources and Environment, Podcast
Tagged antibiotics, antibiotics in food, aquaculture, catfish, FDA, fish, fish farms, FSIS, imported seafood, NRE, seafood, shellfish, Steve Morris, usda
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Stopping Antibiotic Resistance Before It Gets to Our Plates
Antibiotics are used by people all over the world to treat infections caused by bacteria, but antibiotic-resistance is on the rise. In fact, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are now one of the biggest threats to global health—leading to an estimated 2 million … Continue reading
Managing Fisheries in a Changing Ocean
As the conditions in the Earth’s oceans change due to rising ocean temperatures, among other things, the size and location of fish populations may also change. So, can federal agencies anticipate and plan for the effects of these changes on … Continue reading
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Food Animals (podcast)
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing global health threat, sickening an estimated 2 million people each year in the United States alone. Evidence suggests that antibiotic use in food animals (cattle, poultry, and swine) causes some of this antibiotic resistance. Although … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture and Food, Health Care, Podcast
Tagged agriculture, antibiotic, antibiotic-resistance, bacteria, cattle, farms, food animals, poultry, swine
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