AgBioForum, vol. 21, no.1 (2018)

 

Recent Submissions

  • Implementing the national bioengineered food disclosure standard : will consumers use QR codes to check for genetically modified (GM) ingredients in food products? 

    Tallapragada, Meghnaa; Hallman, William K. (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2018)
    The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard of 2016 mandates the disclosure of Genetically Modified (GM) ingredients in food products in the US by including text, a symbol, or a digital link such as a Quick Response ...

  • Identifying GM crops for future cultivation in the EU through a Delphi forecasting exercise 

    McFarlane, Ian D.; Jones, Philip J.; Park, Julian R.; Tranter, Richard B. (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2018)
    This article reports on a Delphi forecasting exercise carried out to identify crop traits that could feasibly be introduced to the advantage of arable farmers and for the general benefit of the public in EU member states. ...

  • Public perceptions of genetically engineered nutraceuticals 

    Britwum, Kofi; Yiannaka, Amalia; Kastanek, Karoline (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2018)
    We examine public attitudes and purchase intentions for genetically engineered (GE) nutraceuticals that either offer general health benefits or disease prevention/treatment. A survey that elicited views on genetically ...

  • The economic impacts of the US tariffs for fuel ethanol and biodiesel 

    Helmar, Michael; Johnson, Stanley R.; Myers, Robert J.; Whistance, Jarrett; Baumes, Harry (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2018)
    This article provides a review of production, price, and trade data for fuel ethanol and biodiesel for the 2000-2016 period and projections for the 2016-2021 period. The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute ...

  • New breeding techniques and their possible regulation 

    Seyran, Esra; Craig, Wendy (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2018)
    New breeding techniques (NBTs) are gaining greater uptake in plant breeding programs around the world, due to their greater precision and potential to reduce varietal development times. As the first products of research ...