Publications

Our 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.

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

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

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

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

Fresh produce safety continues to be of paramount importance. While the fresh produce industry is striving to improve its food...

This CAST Special Publication documents the ecological and economic implications of the various systems used in U.S. soybean production. Soybean...

The use of individual gestation accommodations (IGAs) for dry sows in commercial pork production is an issue that has raised...

When producers decide which carcass disposal method to use, they must consider the number of mortalities, the cause of death...

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