
Mycotoxins: Economic and Health Risks
This report stresses the importance of the economic and health risks of naturally occurring fungal toxins known as mycotoxins. These

Mycotoxins: Economic and Health Risks
This report stresses the importance of the economic and health risks of naturally occurring fungal toxins known as mycotoxins. These

This paper reviews the scientific literature on nitrates, concluding that there is inadequate evidence linking nitrate or nitrite ingestion to

Antibiotics for Animals: The Antibiotic Resistance Issue
Suspending subtherapeutic use of antibiotics would not eliminate the transfer of antibiotic-resistant intestinal bacteria from animals to humans. The main

Ionizing Energy in Food Processing and Pest Control: II. Applications
NOTE: A number of years ago, CAST published two reports dealing with the irradiation of foods: Report 109, July 1986

Long-Term Viability of U.S. Agriculture
What is the future of American agriculture? This report examines the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of the agricultural sector.

Effective Use of Water in Irrigated Agriculture
This report provides a comprehensive description of irrigation in the U.S. and basic principles of irrigation management, addressing many significant