Food Safety and Fresh Produce: An Update
Fresh produce safety continues to be of paramount importance. While the fresh produce industry is striving to improve its food
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July 5, 2009
Food Safety and Fresh Produce: An Update
Fresh produce safety continues to be of paramount importance. While the fresh produce industry is striving to improve its food
Sustainability of U.S. Soybean Production
This CAST Special Publication documents the ecological and economic implications of the various systems used in U.S. soybean production. Soybean
Scientific Assessment of the Welfare of Dry Sows Kept in Individual Accommodations
The use of individual gestation accommodations (IGAs) for dry sows in commercial pork production is an issue that has raised
Ruminant Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortality
When producers decide which carcass disposal method to use, they must consider the number of mortalities, the cause of death
Fate and Transport of Pathogens in Swine Manure
This publication, “Fate and Transport of Zoonotic Bacterial, Viral, and Parasitic Pathogens During Swine Manure Treatment, Storage, and Land Application,”
Gene Flow in Alfalfa: Biology, Mitigation, and Potential Impact on Production
This Special Publication describes the biology and agronomic practices in alfalfa that should be considered in developing coexistence strategies to
Convergence of Agriculture and Energy: III. Considerations in Biodiesel Production
Concern about rising prices and unstable sources of petroleum fuels is driving the search for U.S. domestically produced, renewable transportation
Poultry Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortality
Methods for the disposal of poultry carcasses currently include burial, incineration, composting, and rendering. Although each method is preferable under
Pasteurellosis Transmission Risks between Domestic and Wild Sheep
Native North American wild sheep species are very susceptible to pneumonia and particularly to pasteurellosis. Although the current understanding about
Swine Carcass Disposal Options for Routine and Catastrophic Mortality
This Issue Paper provides a critical assessment of information available on methods of swine carcass disposal under routine and catastrophic