Publications

Global Data, Global Agriculture, and the Universal Age of Information

Research Associate Marcus Glassman discusses the big data revolution that is transforming agricultural development. 

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

Highlighting approaches, technologies, and ideas that have the potential to radically advance global food security. 

The Best Present on Mother's Day? Good Nutrition for All.

Roger Thurow discusses the role of good nutrition in early child development and his new book, The First 1,000 Days. 

Guest Commentary – Helping Africa’s Youth Find Opportunity in a Changing Climate

Esther Ngumbi of Auburn University discusses measures to help African youth find innovative ways to feed growing urban populations. 

Guest Commentary – How Trade and Infrastructure Will Help Feed Tomorrow’s Cities

Jason Clay of the World Wildlife Fund discusses key innovations in trade and infrastructure necessary to feed growing cities. 

Guest Commentary – Trees as Economic Drivers

In light of last week's celebration of Arbor Day, Jack Payne of the University of Florida discusses the economic value of trees. 
 

Growing Food for Growing Cities: US Leadership Essential to Feed an Increasingly Urban World

Beginning this week, the Council will highlight the recommendations from the new report, Growing Food for Growing Cities: Transforming Food Systems in an Urbanizing World, in a weekly blog series.  

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

Highlighting technologies, approaches, and ideas that have the potential to radically advance global food security. 

Guest Commentary: Food Insecurity Coming to Life

Madeline Poole, a student at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, describes how she became inspired to pursue a career in food security.