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The American Association for the Advancement of Science reports that Alaska's R&D funding may be reduced by 19-23% due to federal budget cuts, impacting research at universities and colleges. The University of Alaska Fairbanks receives 90% of the state's federal funding for academic R&D.
A new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) reveals that U.S. taxpayer-financed investments in agricultural research abroad have generated significant economic benefits for U.S. farmers and consumers. The study found that every dollar invested in wheat research produces a return of up to $190, while rice re...
Federal support for R&D in the Midwest is projected to decline significantly under proposed budget cuts. The region's economy heavily relies on federal funding for top-ranked universities.
A better-coordinated data base can help policymakers analyze situations, identify priority research areas, and allocate resources more effectively. It enables researchers to determine cost-effective strategies for controlling pathogens in specific foods.
A University of Florida economist is optimistic that the US International Trade Commission will grant relief to US growers hit hard by surging imports of tomatoes and peppers from Mexico. The commission's six-member committee will vote on July 2, with potential remedies including increased tariffs and quotas.
A new report by AAAS warns that federal R&D program reductions may harm Alaskan research institutions. The nation's research efforts could become a casualty of the budget wars, with the University of Alaska Fairbanks particularly vulnerable.