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Oct 8, 2026

AI ecosystems in the Netherlands and the UK: Agrifood & agritech

This research briefing identifies opportunities for UK–Netherlands collaboration on AI in agrifood and agritech, combining UK research and digital innovation with Dutch strengths in deployment, scaling and food-system integration.
Commentary

Jun 26, 2026

The Texas Screwworm Cases Are a Wake-Up Call for U.S. Biosecurity

The U.S. biosecurity system is poorly prepared for new threats. Naturally occurring crop diseases not yet present could cause billions of dollars in losses if introduced here. Engineered pathogens delivered deliberately could be far worse.
Research

Apr 27, 2026

Agricultural Security Considerations for the U.S. Corn Belt: Reviewing Key Threats and Mitigation Strategies for Bioresiliency

The authors examine key threat categories to the agricultural industries of the U.S. Corn Belt and identify proactive and integrated approaches to safeguarding U.S. crop production against emerging biological, environmental, and societal risks.
Press

Feb 5, 2026

NDSU, RAND Launch Research Partnership Focusing on Issues Faced in North Dakota's Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities

To strengthen policymaking that supports resilient, future-ready rural communities, North Dakota State University (NDSU) and RAND have launched a new research partnership focused on workforce development and other critical issues facing North Dakota.
Commentary

Sep 6, 2023

After Maui Fires, Food Security Is a Major Concern and Opportunity

The full impact of the deadly Maui fires on food resilience strategies remains to be seen. But the disaster highlights an urgent need for a systems-based approach to address both food security and wildfire prevention.
Research Summary

Mar 1, 2023

Growing Toward a Low-Carbon Future: Policy Implications of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Trade-Offs in California's Westlands Water District

The authors assessed the greenhouse gas emissions of crop production in California's Westlands Water District and the trade-offs of policies aimed at decarbonization. They provide policy insights and recommendations to local and state decisionmakers.
Research

Mar 1, 2023

Growing Toward a Low-Carbon Future: Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California's Westlands Water District

The authors assessed the greenhouse gas emissions of crop production in California's Westlands Water District and the trade-offs of policies aimed at decarbonization. They provide policy insights and recommendations to local and state decisionmakers.
Research

Feb 6, 2023

Characterizing the Performance of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

Analysts leveraged available data on performance of uncrewed aircraft system platforms to develop an approach to characterizing spray coverage as a function of payload, speed, endurance, and delivery and presenting performance parameters of interest.
Research

Nov 15, 2019

Insights into global food system risks and opportunities and their implications for the FSA

RAND Europe identified global food system risks and opportunities and drew out key implications to 2030 for the UK Food Standards Agency. The study is a test of an approach that the FSA could implement to enable ongoing horizon scanning capabilities.
Research

Oct 1, 2018

Ammonia Emissions from Industrial Hog Farming: Efficacy of Voluntary Control Strategies

This dissertation explores the externality of ammonia emissions from the Iowa hog industry and investigates the possible impact of voluntary environmental policies to encourage ammonia control technology adoption.
Commentary

Sep 18, 2018

Ammonia – Why the Big Stink?

Ammonia pollution harms human health and reduces the richness and diversity of the environment. As new policy frameworks are implemented in the UK, there is an opportunity to support farmers to make the changes necessary to reduce ammonia pollution.
Research

Sep 16, 2018

Impact of ammonia emissions from agriculture on biodiversity: An evidence synthesis

Ammonia emissions in the UK have been rising since 2013, with the main source being agriculture. The impacts on biodiversity are significant and together with the costs to human health could be equivalent to over £700m per year in the UK by 2020.

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AI ecosystems in the Netherlands and the UK: Agrifood & agritech

The Texas Screwworm Cases Are a Wake-Up Call for U.S. Biosecurity

Agricultural Security Considerations for the U.S. Corn Belt: Reviewing Key Threats and Mitigation Strategies for Bioresiliency

NDSU, RAND Launch Research Partnership Focusing on Issues Faced in North Dakota's Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities

After Maui Fires, Food Security Is a Major Concern and Opportunity

Growing Toward a Low-Carbon Future: Policy Implications of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Trade-Offs in California's Westlands Water District

Growing Toward a Low-Carbon Future: Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California's Westlands Water District

Characterizing the Performance of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

Insights into global food system risks and opportunities and their implications for the FSA

Ammonia Emissions from Industrial Hog Farming: Efficacy of Voluntary Control Strategies

Ammonia – Why the Big Stink?

Impact of ammonia emissions from agriculture on biodiversity: An evidence synthesis

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AI ecosystems in the Netherlands and the UK: Agrifood & agritech

The Texas Screwworm Cases Are a Wake-Up Call for U.S. Biosecurity

Agricultural Security Considerations for the U.S. Corn Belt: Reviewing Key Threats and Mitigation Strategies for Bioresiliency

NDSU, RAND Launch Research Partnership Focusing on Issues Faced in North Dakota's Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities

After Maui Fires, Food Security Is a Major Concern and Opportunity

Growing Toward a Low-Carbon Future: Policy Implications of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Their Trade-Offs in California's Westlands Water District

Growing Toward a Low-Carbon Future: Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California's Westlands Water District

Characterizing the Performance of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems

Insights into global food system risks and opportunities and their implications for the FSA

Ammonia Emissions from Industrial Hog Farming: Efficacy of Voluntary Control Strategies

Ammonia – Why the Big Stink?

Impact of ammonia emissions from agriculture on biodiversity: An evidence synthesis

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