Jane Frankenberger

CAST papers are developed by interdisciplinary task forces composed of volunteer authors, chairs, reviewers, liaisons, and translators from academia, industry, and government. This index recognizes those contributors and highlights the breadth of expertise that supports CAST’s work.

Publications as Author

May 22, 2019
Issue Paper

Reducing the Impacts of Agricultural Nutrients on Water Quality across a Changing Landscape

U.S. agricultural productivity has doubled over the past 50 years, but water quality improvement has been minimal despite increased efficiency. This paper reviews the processes, conservation practices, and programs influencing agriculture's impact on surface and groundwater quality, examining the complexities of nutrient cycling, management trade-offs, and federal conservation program effectiveness. Key needs identified include more precise nutrient recommendations, improved water monitoring methods, novel conservation practices addressing dissolved nutrient loss, and greater cost-effectiveness through regional and industry collaboration.

Publications as Reviewer

August 15, 2012
Issue Paper

Water and Land Issues Associated with Animal Agriculture: A U. S. Perspective

This paper (IP 50) addresses specific water and land concerns related to animal agriculture. The authors consider issues of water use and water quality associated with the livestock sector and the related environmental and economic impacts. The paper also includes a discussion of livestock land use, land degradation, land application of manure and manure-based composts, and deforestation related to farm policies. This Issue Paper presents scientific data specific to North America (primarily the United States) and explains how and why these data compare with other parts of the world. Additionally, it discusses how to reduce the environmental impact of livestock agriculture while preserving resources and quality of life.