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.

October 12, 2003
Camire, Mary Ellen, Childs, Nancy, Decker, Eric A., Hasler, Clare M., Issue Papers, John, Milner A., Leveille, Gilbert A., Pike, Leonard M., Shahidi, Fereidoon, Task Force Index, Watkins, Bruce A.

Nutraceuticals for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Authored by a task force of six scientists, this issue paper identifies existing and emerging issues in the development and...

Integrated Pest Management: Current and Future Strategies

This comprehensive report offers an insightful, up-to-date analysis of the issues involved in pest control. The report is designed to...

March 11, 2003
Special Publications

Boundless Science for Bountiful Agriculture: Winning Student Essays, 2003

New Special Publication. This new publication compiles national, state, and territory winning entries from an essay contest for students in...

February 12, 2003
Bauman, Dale E., Beattie, Craig W., Bremel, Robert D, Collier, Robert J., Cromwell, Gary L., Etherton, Terry D., Issue Papers, Kapur, BVSc, Vivek, Matheson, John C., Simmen, Frank A., Task Force Index, Varner, Gary, Wheeler, Matthew B., Wiedmann, Martin

Biotechnology in Animal Agriculture: An Overview

PART 1 OF A 9-PART SERIES, “ANIMAL AGRICULTURE’S FUTURE THROUGH BIOTECHNOLOGY.” Written by a task force of nine scientists, this...

Mycotoxins: Risks in Plant, Animal, and Human Systems

This extensive report compiles the most current, complete information available on mycotoxins in order to provide an understanding of their...

January 14, 2003
Allen, Vivien G., Cropper, Jim, Fisher, Dwight, Havstad, Kris M., Issue Papers, Kelley, Claudia E., Krueger, William C., Miller-Goodman, Mary, Pieper, Rex D., Sanderson, Matt A., Shaver, Pat L., Sims, Phillip L., Task Force Index, Trlica, M. J.

Environmental Impacts of Livestock on U.S. Grazing Lands

This issue paper takes a critical look at the environmental impacts of grazing systems and provides guidance on land management...

July 16, 2002
Angel, Roselina, Baker, David B., Baker, David H., Cromwell, Gary L., Erickson, Galen, Fox, Danny G., Issue Papers, Klopfenstein, Terry, Lewis, Austin, Meyer, Deanne, Parsons, Carl, Satter, Larry D., Sutton, Alan L., Task Force Index

Animal Diet Modification to Decrease the Potential for Nitrogen and Phosphorus Pollution

This issue paper outlines the technologies and approaches that poultry and livestock producers can use to decrease the amounts of...

June 8, 2002
Other Publications

Comparative Environmental Impacts of Biotechnology-derived and Traditional Soybean, Corn, and Cotton Crops

A comprehensive review of the scientific literature supports the conclusion that overall the currently commercialized biotechnology-derived soybean, corn, and cotton...

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