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.

November 15, 2021
Anderson Kym, Armfelt, Mark, Brookes Graham, CAST Commentaries, Goddard Ellen, Lusk, Jayson, McCluskey, Jill, McFadden Brandon, Middleton Gabe, Qaim Matin, Smyth, Stuart, Taheripour Farzad, Task Force Index, Tyner Wallace E., Van Eenennaam, Alison

Gains Foregone by Going GMO Free: Potential Impacts on Consumers, the Environment, and Agricultural Producers

As both global population and disposable income are expected to increase in the near future more efficient use of natural...

November 8, 2021
Other Publications

Celebrating 50 Years as the Trusted Source for Agricultural Science and Technology

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is celebrating 50 years as the trusted source for credible, balanced, science-based...

June 28, 2021
Baltensperger, David, Basu Manojit, CAST Commentaries, Dou, Zhengxia, Flis Sally, Galligan, David, Jones John, Matlock, Marty D., Morgan Cristine, Peterson, Todd A., Reed Debbie, Rice Charles W., Schroeder, Jill, Shurson Gerald, Swarthout John, Task Force Index, Thomasson Alex, Thompson Addie M., Thompson Allison, Tomes Dwight, Tricarico Juan, Yu Jianming

The Role of Agricultural Science and Technology in Climate 21 Project Implementation

Q&A from the June 29, 2021 Webinar The transition team for the Biden Administration introduced the Climate 21 Project as...

November 16, 2020
Ale Srinivasulu, Bajwa Sreekala, Barnes Ed, Bhusa Santosh, Brown-Brandl Tami, Brumm Tom, Buckmaster Dennis R, Condotta Isabella, Fulton John, Issue Papers, Janzen Todd, Karkee Manoj, Lopez Mario, Moorhead Robert, Pitla Santosh, Sama Michael, Schumacher Leon, Shearer Scott, Steward Brian, Task Force Index, Thomasson Alex

Ground and Aerial Robots for Agricultural Production: Opportunities and Challenges

Student Study Guide Q&A from the November 17, 2020 Webinar Today, highly automated systems are employed in crop and animal...

October 14, 2020
Birol Ekin, Bouis Howarth, Boy Erick, De Steur Hans, Gannon Brian, Haas Jere, Issue Papers, Lipton Michael, Low Jan, Mehta Saurabh, Michaux Kristina, Mudyahoto Bho, Pfeiffer Wolfgang, Qaim Matin, Reinberg Chelsea, Rocheford Torbert, Stein Alexander, Strobbe Simon, Task Force Index, Van Der Straeten Dominique, Verbeecke Vincent, Welch Ross

Food Biofortification—Reaping the Benefits of Science to Overcome Hidden Hunger

Student Study Guide Q&A from the October 17, 2020 Webinar Biofortification is a process of increasing the density of minerals...

September 21, 2020
CAST Commentaries, Entine Jon, Grygorczyk Alexandra, Lukie Sarah, MacDonald Ruth, Middleton Gabe, Rhodes Caroline, Ryan Cami, Smyth, Stuart, Task Force Index, Wulster-Radcliffe Meghan

The Importance of Communicating Empirically Based Science for Society

Student Study Guide Q&A from the September 22, 2020 Webinar This paper discusses the crucial factors of what we define...

September 1, 2020
Issue Papers, Translated Publications

Impacto del Principio Precautorio en la Alimentación de las Generaciones Actuales y Futuras

Luego de un análisis basado en investigaciones y un proceso de revisión por pares, los autores de este artículo del...

August 24, 2020
Abramsson Zetterberg, Lilianne, Andrews Megan, Binder Andrew, Breakfield Natalie, Carbone Ignazio, Duckworth Owen, Eversole Kellye, Francis Kirk, Harris Susanna L., Issue Papers, Kinkel Linda, Leach, Jan E., Maloney Gregory, Miclaus Kelci, Pierson Elizabeth, Shank Elizabeth, Stulberg Elizabeth, Task Force Index, Ulanch Paul, Young Carolyn, Yu-Su Sherryl

Agriculture and the Microbiome

Student Study Guide Q&A from the August 25, 2020 Webinar Agriculture is one of the keystones of human civilization, providing...

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