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 5, 2009
Baker, Rodney B., Curtis, Stanley E., Deen, John, Estienne, Mark J., Geiger, Jerome, Grandin, Temple, Issue Papers, Levis, Donald, Lynch, Brendan, McGlone, John J., Pedersen, Bjarne K., Salak-Johnson, Janeen, Tablante, Nathaniel, Task Force Index

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...

January 5, 2009
Comer, Philip J., Edwards, William C., Ellis, Dee, Hamilton, Calvin, Hater, Gary, Howard, Jim, Issue Papers, Kastner, Justin, Kaye, Gordon I., Layfield, Dale, Meeker, David L., Nutsch, Abbey, Poppenga, Robert H., Task Force Index, Thacker, H. L., Thompson, Larry J., Vanier, Marty

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...

December 12, 2008
Cliver, Dean O., Cole, Dana, Costantini, Veronica, Goyal, Sagar, Gramer, Marie R., Haack, Sheridan, Hill, Vincent R., Lunney, Joan K., Mackie, Roderick, Meng, Xiang-Jin, Millner, Patricia D., Myers, Gil, Payment, Pierre, Saif, Linda J., Special Publications, Task Force Index, Vetter, Rich L., Vinje, Jan, Ziemer, Cherie, Zimmerman, Jeffrey J.

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,”...

October 16, 2008
Brummer, E. Charles C., Endres, A. B., Felsot, Allan S., Fitzpatrick, Sharie, Hammon, Bob, Havlin, John L., McCaslin, Mark H., Peterson, Todd A., Putnam, Daniel H., Riday, Heathcliffe, Special Publications, Task Force Index, Undersander, Daniel J., Van Deynze, Allen E., Wang, Zeng-yu

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...

October 5, 2008
Calabotta, Beth, CAST Commentaries, Edgerton, Mike, Gray, Allan, Joost, Richard E., Kershen, Drew L., Peterson, Todd A., Shanks, Brent H., Task Force Index, Van Gerpen, John, Weber, Alan

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...

October 5, 2008
Carey, John B., Clark, Steven, Grimes, Jesse L., Haque, A.K.M. Aminul, Issue Papers, Karunakaran, Daniel, Layfield, Dale, Malone, George, Patterson, Paul H., Pretanik, Stephen, Scanga, John, Tablante, Nathaniel, Task Force Index, Zimmermann, Nickolas G.

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...

August 5, 2008
Bulgin, Marie, CAST Commentaries, Clay, Billy R., Cook, Walter E., Knowles, Donald P., Layfield, Dale, Miller, Michael W., Scarfe, David, Srikumaran, Subramaniam, Task Force Index

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...

July 16, 2008
Breitmeyer, Richard, DeRouchey, Joel, Estienne, Mark J., Glanville, Thomas D., Hamilton, Calvin, Harper, Allen F., Issue Papers, Keener, Harold, Layfield, Dale, Meeker, David L., Rozeboom, Dale, Straw, Barbara, Task Force Index, Wilson, Daniel

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...

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