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POLICY & ADVOCACY
Policy Brief · Agricultural Policy
Beyond Subsidies: Why Rural Broadband Grants Can Better Sustain Small Farms
Small farms make up a significant portion of U.S. agriculture, yet many depend on income earned beyond the farm. This policy brief compares traditional farm safety net programs with rural broadband expansion, using effectiveness and efficiency to examine how each approach can support the long term viability of small farm households.
Issue Analysis · Beef Industry
Artificial Insemination in Beef Cattle
Artificial insemination has created opportunities for accelerated genetic progress within the cattle industry, but adoption varies considerably across production systems and regions. This issue essay examines the benefits, limitations and barriers surrounding artificial insemination, including efficiency, infrastructure and producer adoption.