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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The Clean Water Act of 1987 states that the elimination of pollutant discharge into navigable water is a national goal....

Energy Issues Affecting Corn/Soybean Systems: Challenges for Sustainable Production (IP 48) speaks to energy issues within the corn/soybean production system...

The need to decrease concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) in Earth’s atmosphere has been identified as...

Humans and animals have been consuming genetically engineered (GE) food from plants for decades, but the recent approval of GE...

The purpose of this CAST Issue Paper (IP 47) is to go beyond the generalizations and accusations often associated with...

Everyone is concerned with return on investment, and agricultural research continues to be an example of the positive impact well-placed...

A panel of experts has outlined key issues regarding biomass crops by examining the harvest, transportation, and storage of cellulosic...

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) sponsored a three-day symposium in Washington, D.C., June 2010, in cooperation with...

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