Publications

Whether you’re a policymaker, a member of the media, or just someone seeking well-researched, trusted, and non-partisan scientific information, CAST offers a wealth of publications on a wide range of agricultural science topics. These papers have been created by recognized experts in their respective fields, and they are written in a style that makes their content accessible to anyone wishing to understand the issues. Publications are listed with the most recent releases first. Use the search feature to find specific publications by series, subject, author or title.

March 7, 2011
Ag quickCASTs, CAST Commentaries, Huffman, Wallace E., Levine, Allen S., Matlock, Marty D., Norton, George, Owens, John C, Soper, John F., Stahlman, Phillip W., Task Force Index, Tweeten, Luther G.

Investing in a Better Future through Public Agricultural Research

Everyone is concerned with return on investment, and agricultural research continues to be an example of the positive impact well-placed...

September 13, 2010
CAST Commentaries, Heichel, Gary H., Peterson, Todd A., Robertson, G. Philip P., Stowers, Mark D., Task Force Index, Thelen, Kurt D., Tiller, Kelly, Ting, K.C.

Convergence of Agriculture and Energy: IV. Infrastructure Considerations for Biomass Harvest, Transportation, and Storage

A panel of experts has outlined key issues regarding biomass crops by examining the harvest, transportation, and storage of cellulosic...

August 12, 2010
Other Publications

Sustaining Animal Agriculture Symposium Proceedings

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) sponsored a three-day symposium in Washington, D.C., June 2010, in cooperation with...

August 3, 2010
Bazer, Fuller W, Bell, Alan W., Burkhardt, R. J., Einsiedel, Edna, Golab, Gail C., Issue Papers, Keefer, Carol, Layfield, Dale, Riley, Margaret F., Scarfe, David, Seidel, Jr., George, Task Force Index, Thompson, Paul B., Vogel, Lyle P.

Ethical Implications of Animal Biotechnology: Considerations for Animal Welfare Decision Making

Part 9, “ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY.” Animal biotechnology, which includes both genetic engineering and mammalian cloning, has expanded rapidly...

January 15, 2010
Borlaug, Norman E., Buchanan, Gale A., Conner, Chuck, Herdt, Robert W., Hess, Charles E., Issue Papers, Pinstrup-Andersen, Per, Shands, Henry L., Task Force Index, Tweeten, Luther G.

Agricultural Productivity Strategies for the Future: Addressing U.S. and Global Challenges

This timely Issue Paper (IP 45) includes a preface from Dr. Norman E. Borlaug and has been prepared as an...

November 12, 2009
Bate, Joanna, Hamann, Richard, Hanlon, Edward A., Harke, Jerry R., Harter, Thomas, Havlin, John L., Issue Papers, Jawitz, James W., Jess, Michael, Jones, Pierce, Megdal, Sharon B., Parrish, Don R., Sudman, Rita S., Task Force Index

Water, People, and the Future: Water Availability for Agriculture in the United States

Despite current uncertainty about the United States’ economic future, most reports suggest that growth will resume and competition for freshwater...

October 5, 2009
Anderson, Lars W., Bodenchuk, Michael J., CAST Commentaries, Irvin, William R., Jachetta, John J., McGaughey, Bernalyn, Stahlman, Phillip W., Task Force Index, Volz, David C., Wigley, Bently

The Endangered Species Act: Interfacing with Agricultural and Natural Ecosystems

This Commentary explores the interaction between the regulatory policy of the Endangered Species Act, public perception, and science in relation...

August 18, 2009
Beitz, Donald C., Issue Papers, Kerr, David E., Laible, Goetz, Layfield, Dale, Long, Charles (Chuck), Maga, Elizabeth, Murray, Jim (James) D., Seidel, Jr., George, Task Force Index, Wall, Robert, Wheeler, Matthew B., Whitelaw, Bruce, Yang, Xiangzhong (Jerry)

Animal Productivity and Genetic Diversity: Cloned and Transgenic Animals

PART 8, “ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY” This paper discusses two of the most recent reproductive technologies used to improve...

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