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Agricultural Conservation: Farm Program Payments Are an Important Factor in Landowners' Decisions to Convert Grassland to Cropland.: GAO-07-1054 September 10, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Agricultural Conservation: USDA Should Improve Its Process for Allocating Funds to States for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.: GAO-06-969 September 22, 2006; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Beginning Farmers: Additional Steps Needed to Demonstrate the Effectiveness of USDA Assistance.: GAO-07-1130 September 18, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations: EPA Needs More Information and a Clearly Defined Strategy to Protect Air and Water Quality from Pollutants of Concern.: GAO-08-944 September 4, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Crop Insurance: Opportunities Exist to Reduce the Costs of Administering the Program.: GAO-09-445 April 29, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 43 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Dietary Supplements: FDA Should Take Further Actions to Improve Oversight and Consumer Understanding.: GAO-09-250 January 29, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Electronic Waste: EPA Needs to Better Control Harmful U.S. Exports through Stronger Enforcement and More Comprehensive Regulation.: GAO-08-1044 August 28, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 67 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Federal Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Strengthen Controls to Prevent Improper Payments to Estates and Deceased Individuals.: GAO-07-818 July 9, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 50 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Federal Farm Programs: USDA Needs to Strengthen Controls to Prevent Payments to Individuals Who Exceed Income Eligibility Limits.: GAO-09-67 October 24, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Food Labeling: FDA Needs to Better Leverage Resources, Improve Oversight, and Effectively Use Available Data to Help Consumers Select Healthy Foods.: GAO-08-597 September 9, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Food Safety: Agencies Need to Address Gaps in Enforcement and Collaboration to Enhance Safety of Imported Food.: GAO-09-873 September 15, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Food Safety: Improvements Needed in FDA Oversight of Fresh Produce.: GAO-08-1047 September 26, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Food Stamp Program: Use of Alternative Methods to Apply for and Maintain Benefits Could Be Enhanced by Additional Evaluation and Information on Promising Practices.: GAO-07-573 May 3, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 51 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Genetically Engineered Crops: Agencies Are Proposing Changes to Improve Oversight, but Could Take Additional Steps to Enhance Coordination and Monitoring.: GAO-09-60 November 5, 2008; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 109 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Genetically Modified Foods: Experts View Regimen of Safety Tests as Adequate, but FDA's Evaluation Process Could Be Enhanced.: GAO-02-566 May 23, 2002; Abstract (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 52 Pages) Recommendations (HTML)
Livestock Market Reporting: USDA Has Taken Some Steps to Ensure Quality, but Additional Efforts Are Needed.: GAO-06-202 December 9, 2005; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Mad Cow Disease: An Evaluation of a Small Feed Testing Program FDA Implemented in 2003 With Recommendations for Making the Program a Better Oversight Tool.: GAO-06-157R October 11, 2005; Abstract (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 29 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
National Animal Identification System: USDA Needs to Resolve Several Key Implementation Issues to Achieve Rapid and Effective Disease Traceback.: GAO-07-592 July 6, 2007; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 90 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Plum Island Animal Disease Center: DHS and USDA Are Successfully Coordinating Current Work, but Long-Term Plans Are Being Assessed.: GAO-06-132 December 19, 2005; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
School Meal Programs: Changes to Federal Agencies' Procedures Could Reduce Risk of School Children Consuming Recalled Food.: GAO-09-649 August 20, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
School Meal Programs: Improved Reviews, Federal Guidance, and Data Collection Needed to Address Counting and Claiming Errors.: GAO-09-814 September 9, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Seafood Fraud: FDA Program Changes and Better Collaboration among Key Federal Agencies Could Improve Detection and Prevention.: GAO-09-258 February 19, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Farm Agencies' Field Structure Needs Major Overhaul.: RCED-91-09 January 29, 1991; Abstract (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 63 Pages) Recommendations (HTML)
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Internal Control Would Improve Accountability for Certain Centrally Provided (Greenbook) Programs.: GAO-10-82 October 20, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)
Veterinarian Workforce: Actions Are Needed to Ensure Sufficient Capacity for Protecting Public and Animal Health.: GAO-09-178 February 4, 2009; Abstract (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 93 Pages) Accessible Text (HTML) Recommendations (HTML)