The challenge for agriculture and the emergence of agricultural research -- Birth of the land-grant university and its impact on agricultural research -- Institutionalization of agricultural research -- Changing paradigms in agriculture -- Recent paradigm changes in agriculture -- Success of...

In order for agricultural development to fulfill its potential role as a source of growth and reducer of poverty, it must be constantly renewed through knowledge and innovation. Getting resources into the hands of innovators and providing incentives for producers, agricultural service providers,...

Feeding the world's growing population is one of the most critical policy challenges for the 21st century. With tightening constraints on water, arable land, and other natural resources, agricultural innovation is quickly becoming the most promising path meet the nutrient needs for future...