Jill McCluskey

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.

Affiliation

Washington State University

Publications as Author

November 15, 2021
CAST Commentary

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

This paper examines the societal, environmental, and economic implications of eliminating genetically modified organisms (GMOs) from agricultural production systems. GMOs have enabled significant advancements in food security, yield stability, pest and disease management, and environmental sustainability over the past three decades.

June 29, 2020
CAST Commentary

Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets

This paper examines the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the agriculture sector. Topics covered include macroeconomics, trade, supply chain, consumer behavior, food service/grocery, meat processing, forestry and wood products, local food systems, food waste, food insecurity, major commodity crops, agricultural finance, agricultural labor, rural health care, and research and outreach priorities.

Publications as Reviewer

June 4, 2016
CAST Translated Publications, Issue Paper

El etiquetado de los alimentos: Comportamiento del consumidor, el sector agrícola y políticas que se recomiendan

Los consumidores de hoy no pueden observar directamente los procesos de producción de los alimentos que consumen, por lo que se guían frecuentemente por etiquetas que comunican aspectos específicos del proceso productivo. Este artículo de CAST examina lo que se conoce sobre las reacciones de los consumidores ante las etiquetas de proceso, presenta un marco legal para el etiquetado alimentario y ofrece directrices de política que identifican cuándo el etiquetado de proceso beneficia o perjudica al sector agrícola y a los consumidores.

October 22, 2015
Issue Paper

Process Labeling of Food: Consumer Behavior, the Agricultural Sector, and Policy Recommendations

We live in a world of labels, and even though information is crucial, some labeling leads to confusion, negative views, and misunderstanding. In the supermarket, consumers might misinterpret "facts" or develop disparaging images. The authors of this paper look at the impact labeling has on the food industry—the choices consumers make, the way labeling affects the adoption of technology, and the influence labeling might have on the amount of money spent for research and product development. Legislators, regulatory officials, and consumers will benefit from the thoughtful, science-based information in this Issue Paper.