
Invasive Pest Species: Impacts on Agricultural Production, Natural Resources, and the Environment
This CAST issue paper provides policymakers and others with a nine-step guide to curtail the impact of non-native pests, including

Invasive Pest Species: Impacts on Agricultural Production, Natural Resources, and the Environment
This CAST issue paper provides policymakers and others with a nine-step guide to curtail the impact of non-native pests, including

Evaluation of the U.S. Regulatory Process for Crops Developed through Biotechnology
A group of nine science and policy experts prepared this evaluation of the process by which U.S. regulatory agencies determine

Professional Portfolio: Beyond the Curriculum Vitae
Individuals in the agricultural professions make valuable contributions to society, but the American public sometimes questions the relevance of those

Johne’s disease is primarily an intestinal infection of ruminants. Largely ignored by the livestock industry in the past, Johne’s disease

Vertical Coordination of Agriculture in Farming-Dependent Areas
This CAST report provides policymakers, community leaders, and farmers with a guide to help weigh the advantages and disadvantages of

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