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CAST_Protein-in-the-Diet
Animal and Plant Sourced Proteins as Part of a Balanced Human Diet
https://doi.org/10.62300/1zd2tn81
Protein quality, not just quantity, is critical for meeting human dietary needs. This paper reviews animal‑, plant‑, and emerging protein sources in terms of amino acid composition, digestibility, nutritional adequacy, and environmental impact. It highlights life‑stage–specific protein requirements, limitations of single‑source proteins, and the role of complementary proteins in balanced diets. Global patterns of protein availability, future demand, and sustainability challenges are examined. The paper concludes that diverse dietary protein sources, rather than exclusive reliance on plant or animal proteins, are essential for supporting human health and resilient food systems.
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Mississippi State University
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Texas A&M University

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Virginia Tech

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Texas A&M University
CAST_Precision Irrigation Management
Precision Irrigation Management
https://doi.org/10.62300/6b9hf011
This report examines the principles, technologies, and applications of precision irrigation across gravity, sprinkler, and microirrigation systems. It reviews variable rate irrigation, soil- and plant-based sensing, evapotranspiration monitoring, irrigation scheduling tools, and complementary technologies such as fertigation and data-driven decision support systems.
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Pennsylvania State University
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University of Nevada, Reno

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Texas A&M University

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University of California, Davis

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University of Idaho

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United States Department of Agriculture

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McGill University

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McGill University

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Kansas State University

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McGill University
CAST_AI-in-Agriculture
AI in Agriculture: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations
https://doi.org/10.62300/IAAG042514
This report examines the current and emerging applications of AI in agriculture, including crop and livestock monitoring, precision management, yield prediction, disease and pest detection, automation, and supply chain optimization. It explores the data sources, algorithms, and digital infrastructure that underpin AI-driven systems, as well as the role of AI in enhancing sustainability, productivity, and resilience under climate and resource constraints.
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Mississippi State University
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USFRA_CAST-FullReport
Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative
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Impacts of Soil Health Practices on Hydrologic Processes
https://doi.org/10.62300/QEOG5785
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Texas A&M University
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Iowa State University

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National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment (retired)

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United States Department of Agriculture

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The Ohio State University

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The Nature Conservancy

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
ALL FIFRA-ESA (16x9)
FIFRA, ESA, and Pesticide Consultation: Understanding and Addressing the Complexities
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