Opinion: Move over physics—for the new administration, ag science must now lead the way
Since 1972, the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has provided credible, unbiased, science-based information about food and agriculture to policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public.
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This op-ed was originally published on Agri-Pulse and was written by Nicholas Goeser and Tom […]
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At the annual meeting on October 28, 2020, outgoing CAST President Juan Tricarico added to […]
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Read moreLuego de un análisis basado en investigaciones y un proceso de revisión por pares, los autores de este artículo del CAST lo dejan claro: “El principio precautorio bien podría ser concepto más innovador, penetrante y significativo en la política ambiental del último cuarto de siglo. También puede ser el más temerario, arbitrario y mal aconsejado.” Los autores ejemplifican fallas que presenta el PP al intentar ofrecer un marco confiable y razonado para su aplicación en la gestión de riesgos.
Read moreThere are a lot of myths and misinformation out there, and it seems to become increasingly problematic—that’s why CAST is so important, as it is a source of information that people can trust and rely on.
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