Publications

Our 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, or title.

Your CAST membership delivers additional educational resources, from reference publications to our weekly Friday Notes digital newsletter.

Farmers irrigating in the western United States face a host of changing circumstances that will require innovations and new adaptations...

Foodborne bacteria cause as many as 9,000 deaths in the United States annually; yet scientifically proven safe, low doses of...

For more than a century, crop price instability has dogged U.S. farmers. And in the past 60 years–despite federal subsidy...

Summary of a workshop designed to create awareness of critical changes in the workplace. Members of nearly 50 professional societies...

Accurate assessment of the quality of agricultural products is essential in today’s rapidly globalizing economy. A few changes in policies...

U.S. agricultural producers and food processors will need to focus on adding value to agricultural products in a way that...

Comprehensive report on wastes from crop production, poultry farms, swine production, cattle feedlots, dairy farms, food processing, and seafood production...

This CAST Report summarizes Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) policy literature and a survey of key special interest groups regarding their...

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