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.

Urban and Agricultural Communities: Opportunities for Common Ground

The changing role of agriculture in urban settings is considered in this comprehensive report written by a twelve-member task force....

March 1, 2002
Gratz, Norman G., Huber, Don M., Hugh-Jones, Martin E., Issue Papers, Menge, John, Rust, Michael K., Sheffield, Steven R., Simberloff, Daniel, Task Force Index, Taylor, C. Robert, Thurston, H. David

Invasive Pest Species: Impacts on Agricultural Production, Natural Resources, and the Environment

This CAST issue paper provides policymakers and others with a nine-step guide to curtail the impact of non-native pests, including...

October 20, 2001
Abramson, Stanley H., Bridges, Anne, Chassy, Bruce M., Dyer, William E., Faust, Marjorie A., Harlander, Susan K., Hefle, Susan L., Issue Papers, Martin, Gregory P., Miller, Sally, Munro, Ian C., Pitts, Keith, Rice, Marlin E., Smith, Stephanie A., Task Force Index

Evaluation of the U.S. Regulatory Process for Crops Developed through Biotechnology

A group of nine science and policy experts prepared this evaluation of the process by which U.S. regulatory agencies determine...

May 30, 2001
Dalhouse, Deborah L., Fischer, James R., Inman, Brad L., Issue Papers, Knauft, David A., Meyer, Paul, Mullen, Mike, Sleeth, R.B., Task Force Index

Professional Portfolio: Beyond the Curriculum Vitae

Individuals in the agricultural professions make valuable contributions to society, but the American public sometimes questions the relevance of those...

Johne’s Disease in Cattle

Johne’s disease is primarily an intestinal infection of ruminants. Largely ignored by the livestock industry in the past, Johne’s disease...

March 20, 2001
Allen, Patricia L., Boehlje, Michael D., Bull, Leonard S., Buttel, Fred H., Cook, Michael L., Drabenstott, Mark R., Fales, Steven L., Flora, Cornelia B., Hamilton, Neil, Harl, Neil E., Lobao, Linda M., Task Force Index, Task Force Reports, Tweeten, Luther G.

Vertical Coordination of Agriculture in Farming-Dependent Areas

This CAST report provides policymakers, community leaders, and farmers with a guide to help weigh the advantages and disadvantages of...

September 21, 2000
Bartz, Jason, Belay, Ermias D., Crawford, Lester M., Detwiler, Linda A., Gibbs, Joe, Harlan, David W., Hueston, William D., Miller, Janice M., Moon, Harley W., Olander, Doris, Potter, Morris E., Rubenstein, Richard, Schonberger, Lawrence B., Task Force Index, Task Force Reports, Vicari, Andrea S., Voss, James L., Weber, Gary, Williams, Elizabeth S.

Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies in the United States

This report from CAST characterizes the overall U.S. risk for the occurrence of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), commonly called “mad...

July 23, 2000
Foster, Warren G., Issue Papers, Lamb, James C., Newbold, Retha R., Orme, Thomas W., Ottinger, Mary Ann, Safe, Stephen H., Task Force Index, van der Kraak, Glen

Estrogenicity and Endocrine Disruption

Exposure to synthetic and naturally occurring chemicals can affect important endocrine pathways and induce toxic responses. Authors from a variety...

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