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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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A popular belief exists that animal agriculture competes for human food supplies and wastes resources. Little scientific information exists regarding...

This paper looks at the history and purpose of the precautionary principle (PP) and examines problems of ambiguity, arbitrary application,...

Herbicides were developed during the twentieth century to be used with conventional tillage for weed control. Conservation (or minimum) tillage...

Future food, fiber, and fuel demands will not be met by expanding cropland area; continued advances in nutrient use efficiency...

La salud de los animales dentro del sistema de producción de alimentos repercute en muchos aspectos del sistema muy alejados...

This paper (IP 50) addresses specific water and land concerns related to animal agriculture. The authors consider issues of water...

The health of the animals within the food animal production system impacts many aspects of the system far removed from...

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