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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Scientists offer 18 recommendations as a platform to focus and stimulate efforts toward food safety improvements. Cochairs: Peggy Foegeding, Department...

A panel of five members of the National Academy of Sciences formed by CAST examine the scientific merits of the...

New and changing circumstances require examination of policy options by governments, agribusinesses, food producers and processors, and consumers. In response...

Many biologically derived substances exhibit antimicrobial properties in the foods in which they normally are found or may be developed...

The scientific evidence does not support restrictions in the consumption of salted, smoked, or nitrite-preserved foods by the U.S. population....

  Foods derived from animals contribute significantly to total nutrients in the U.S. food supply. Moreover, the availability to humans...

Concern for the welfare of farm animals is mounting in the United States. Although many of the issues of agricultural...

  Approximately 262 million acres of public land in the western United States are grazed by domestic livestock. This report...

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