
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies in the United States
This report from CAST characterizes the overall U.S. risk for the occurrence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly called “mad

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies in the United States
This report from CAST characterizes the overall U.S. risk for the occurrence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly called “mad

Estrogenicity and Endocrine Disruption
Exposure to synthetic and naturally occurring chemicals can affect important endocrine pathways and induce toxic responses. Authors from a variety

Relevance of Soil Testing to Agriculture and the Environment
This issue paper helps pinpoint factors that need to be considered as farmers and others use soil tests as a

Storing Carbon in Agricultural Soils to Help Mitigate Global Warming
The same farming practices that promote soil conservation can also decrease the amount of carbon dioxide accumulating in the atmosphere

Findings are presented on the growing danger to national forests, recreational, and agricultural lands from noxious weed infestations. These infestations

Applications of Biotechnology to Crops: Benefits and Risks
This issue paper is a summary of the recent scientific developments that underpin modern biotechnology and a discussion of the

Animal Agriculture and Global Food Supply
A task force of 13 scientists discusses projected demand for human food and the importance of animal agriculture in meeting

Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia: Land and Sea Interactions
A CAST task force of 6 scientists provides recommendations to help better understand all aspects of hypoxia in the Gulf

Scientists discuss the risks associated with sudden loss of pesticides due to the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act

Scientists offer 27 recommendations for preserving the full range of biological diversity and state that stewardship of biodiversity is an