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.

January 29, 2014
Other Publications

The Voices of Agriculture

A compilation of publicly available information assembled by The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), updated July 2017.

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November 16, 2013
Ag quickCASTs, Dale, Bruce E., Fixen, Paul E., Havlin, John L., Peterson, Todd A., Scharf, Peter, Task Force Index, Translated Publications, van Kessel, Chris, Vroomen, Harry, Zilberman, David

Alimentos, combustible y uso de fitonutrientes en el futuro (QC)

This one-page Ag quickCAST contains excerpted material from its companion CAST document (IP 51), Food, Fuel, and Plant Nutrient Use...

November 13, 2013
Ag quickCASTs, Centner, Terence J., Flowers, James L., Frankenberger, Jane, Lory, John A., Meyer, Deanne, Newton, G. L., Owsley, Walter F., Scarfe, David, Sweeten, John M., Task Force Index, Translated Publications, Woodruff, Steven R., Zering, Kelly D.

Problemas del agua y el suelo asociados con la ganadería (QC)

This one-page Ag quickCAST contains excerpted material from its companion CAST document (IP 50), Water and Land Issues Associated with...

September 11, 2013
Berger, Larry L., Brashears, Mindy, Capper, Judith, Field, Tom, Issue Papers, Jensen, Helen, Pettigrew, James E., Scarfe, David, Task Force Index, Wilkinson, J. M.

Animal Feed vs. Human Food: Challenges and Opportunities in Sustaining Animal Agriculture Toward 2050

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

June 11, 2013
Abbott, Linda, Crowder, Richard T., Felsot, Allan S., Griffin, Robert, Hordijk, Leen, Issue Papers, LaVigne, Andy, Marchant, Gary, Redick, Thomas P., Task Force Index

Impact of the Precautionary Principle on Feeding Current and Future Generations

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

May 15, 2013
Ag quickCASTs, Al-Khatib, Kassim, Culpepper, Stanley, Issue Papers, Johnson, William G., Owen, Micheal D., Price, Andrew, Shaw, David R., Soteres, John K., Stahlman, Phillip W., Task Force Index, Wilson, Robert G., Witt, William W.

Herbicide-resistant Weeds Threaten Soil Conservation Gains: Finding a Balance for Soil and Farm Sustainability

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

March 18, 2013
Ag quickCASTs, Dale, Bruce E., Fixen, Paul E., Havlin, John L., Issue Papers, Peterson, Todd A., Scharf, Peter, Task Force Index, van Kessel, Chris, Vroomen, Harry, Zilberman, David

Food, Fuel, and Plant Nutrient Use in the Future

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

February 20, 2013
Ag quickCASTs, Al-Khatib, Kassim, Culpepper, Stanley, Issue Papers, Johnson, William G., Owen, Micheal D., Price, Andrew, Shaw, David R., Soteres, John K., Stahlman, Phillip W., Task Force Index, Translated Publications, Wilson, Robert O., Witt, William W.

Las malezas resistentes al herbicida son una amenaza para los avances logrados en la conservación del suelo: Cómo encontrar un equilibrio para la sustentabilidad del suelo y los predios agrícolas

Los herbicidas se desarrollaron durante el siglo XX para su uso con la labranza convencional con el fin de controlar...

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