U.S. agriculture is the envy of the world. Although output from U.S. farms is high, there is a growing gap between what is being produced and what could be produced, partly because innovation and production are constrained by a growing maze of environmental regulations. The chapters, authored by leading experts in their fields, focus on the major environmental constraints that limit U.S. food production without necessarily improving environmental quality. Each paper documents a specific issue, discusses the regulatory response, and offers ideas for reform.
Agriculture and the Environment
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Terry Anderson
Terry L. Anderson is the former president and executive director of PERC, and the John and Jean De Nault Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
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Bruce Yandle
- Senior Fellow Emeritus
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Supreme Court Reins in Bloated Environmental Reviews to Speed Up Conservation
The Supreme Court’s decision sets an important precedent that will empower federal agencies to advance critical conservation projects.
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New International Visitor Surcharge to Enhance National Parks
An idea PERC has long championed is becoming a reality.
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Forest Restoration Requires Flexibility
PERC defends the U.S. Forest Service's use of condition-based management.