2003 Agribusiness Group Paper

Abstract

Agribusiness is a vital segment of US commerce, a critical part of American infrastructure, and an often overshadowed component of our national security strategy. Its importance to the US has been likened to that of oil to the Middle East. History demonstrates that a nation able to feed its own citizens is inherently stronger and thus able to provide a safer and more secure society. US agribusiness leads the world, yet faces continued competition in an environment of technological change and global agribusiness consolidation. This report assesses the entire industry while focusing on four key areas: water use, land management, grains and fibers, and food safety and security.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA425302

Entities

People

  • Debbie Erickson
  • Jim Bozzard
  • Nate Buchheit
  • Steve Franklin
  • Tom Benedik

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animal Diseases
  • Commerce
  • Droughts
  • Food Safety
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Genetically Modified Organisms
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Groundwater
  • Health Services
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Recreation
  • Water Resources

Readers

  • Economics