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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.

Stanley Culpepper

Affiliation
University of Georgia
Title/Position
Professor of Crop and Soil Sciences
Publications as Task Force Chair
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FIFRA, ESA, and Pesticide Consultation: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities
This paper explores the historical, legal, scientific, and practical dimensions of pesticide registration and endangered species protection.
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State Regulatory Agencies as Conduit for Informing Local Conditions in Federal Pesticide Processes
This paper examines the intersection of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), focusing on the role of State Lead Agencies (SLAs) in implementing pesticide programs that comply with ESA requirements. It outlines the historical context of FIFRA and ESA integration, including the development of the Endangered Species Protection Program (ESPP) and the EPA’s ESA Workplan.
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FIFRA, ESA and Pesticide Consultation: Identifying and Overcoming the Complexities from a Growers Perspective
This commentary examines why consultations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) have been so difficult to align with pesticide actions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and proposes grower‑oriented ways to make protections both scientifically credible and practically implementable.
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Developing and Adopting Economically Effective Pesticide Mitigation Strategies: Critical to the Survival of Agriculture and Endangered Species
This paper examines the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating pesticide mitigation strategies into regulatory frameworks under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) while maintaining agricultural productivity.
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Improving the FIFRA/ESA Process by Addressing Key Obstacles and Incorporating Better Data and Tools
This commentary examines the challenges and limitations of the current consultation process between the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the United States. The process, which requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to register pesticides to comply with ESA mandates, has become increasingly complex due to overlapping species ranges, conservative risk-assessment methodologies, and resource constraints.
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A Legal Discussion of the FIFRA/ESA Consultation Process Over Time
This paper examines the intersection of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It provides an overview of the statutory obligations under both laws, reviews EPA’s historical efforts to comply with ESA requirements during pesticide regulation, and analyzes recent policy developments aimed at improving compliance.
Publications as Author
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FIFRA and the Endangered Species Act: Finding a Balance between Agricultural Efficiency, Environmental Sustainability, and Regulatory Stability
This paper explores the complex intersection between the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), focusing on the challenges of harmonizing pesticide regulation with species protection mandates.
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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 subsequently evolved, which enabled less soil damage when used with herbicides. Selection pressure, however, has resulted in weed species that have made adaptations for survival in conjunction with tillage. The U.S. government has put several federal policies and programs in place that help determine the selection and implementation of crops and conservation programs in relation to herbicides and tillage. This Issue Paper (IP 49) examines the impact of certain weed management practices on soil conservation objectives and addresses ways to mitigate negative effects.
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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 para usarse con la labranza convencional en el control de malezas, y posteriormente la labranza de conservación permitió menor daño al suelo cuando se utilizaba con herbicidas. Sin embargo, las presiones de selección han producido especies de malezas adaptadas para sobrevivir junto con la labranza. El gobierno de EEUU ha establecido programas y políticas para orientar la selección e implementación de estrategias de control de malezas y conservación. Este artículo examina el impacto de ciertas prácticas de control de malezas en los objetivos de conservación del suelo y aborda formas de mitigar sus efectos negativos.
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