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.

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Recent dramatic increases in energy costs are having a direct bearing on all agricultural activities within the United States. This...

PART 3, “ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY.” This paper provides a discussion of metabolic modifiers–a group of compounds that alter...

PART 5, “ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY.” As the global land area of biotechnology-derived crops continues to increase, these crops...

As an industrial chemical, acrylamide has been studied extensively for more than 40 years, resulting in a broad base of...

Protecting the public from food safety risks, while maintaining a viable agricultural and food industry in an open society, is...

Although much of the concern about a possible pandemic outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza revolves around human health outcomes,...

The reported number of bird deaths and subsequent human deaths resulting from exposure to influenza A-infected birds has increased steadily,...

This CAST Commentary provides an up-to-date evaluation of the use of biotechnology in crop production. The concise, fact-based document addresses...

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