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"The Browning of the Green Revolution"
Three leading scientists explain why the upward trajectory of yields initially achieved by the Green Revolution has stalled. Thanks to Dr. Mulvaney for permission to post this important piece.

 

"Exposition Paths of Neonicotinoids"
A German scientist summarizes recent findings showing that bees are exposed to nicotinyls through drops of moisture emitted by plants.

 

"The Magnitude and Impacts of the Biotech and Organic Seed Price Premiums"
The size of the premiums charged for biotech and organic seeds is reviewed over time and relative to measures of farm income and production costs. The biotech seed premium is shown to be several times larger than the organic seed premium, raising questions about of farm level costs and returns.