Brandon McFadden

CAST papers are developed by interdisciplinary task forces composed of volunteer authors, chairs, reviewers, liaisons, and translators from academia, industry, and government. This index recognizes those contributors and highlights the breadth of expertise that supports CAST’s work.

Affiliation

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Title/Position

Professor and Tyson Endowed Chair in Food Policy Economics

Publications as Task Force Chair

November 15, 2021
CAST Commentary

Gains Foregone by Going GMO Free: Potential Impacts on Consumers, the Environment, and Agricultural Producers

This paper examines the societal, environmental, and economic implications of eliminating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from agricultural production systems. GMOs have enabled significant advancements in food security, yield stability, pest and disease management, and environmental sustainability over the past three decades.

Publications as Author

June 29, 2020
CAST Commentary

Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets

This paper examines the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the agriculture sector. Topics covered include macroeconomics, trade, supply chain, consumer behavior, food service/grocery, meat processing, forestry and wood products, local food systems, food waste, food insecurity, major commodity crops, agricultural finance, agricultural labor, rural health care, and research and outreach priorities.

Publications as Reviewer

March 20, 2024
Issue Paper

Applications, Benefits, and Challenges of Genome Edited Crops

In this paper, we describe recent advances in genome editing tools, review select applications underway, consider the benefits of the technology, and offer a perspective on significant challenges to the successful use of genome editing. Given an enabling policy environment, genome editing will be an important tool for creating a competitive bioeconomy while addressing major challenges in agriculture and for consumers. We offer five recommendations to ensure genome editing in agriculture benefits society.