14 April
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A new chapter for CAST
CAST is evolving. We’re building a stronger, smarter, more connected community—where members shape science, students grow as leaders, and agricultural knowledge feeds the future.
Supporting science since 1972.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is a nonprofit organization composed of scientific societies and many individual, student, company, nonprofit, and associate society members. Together, we assemble, interpret, and communicate credible, science-based information.
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CAST members help us address some of the most important issues that impact our planet, such as how to feed the world’s population, water and soil conservation, and much more.
CAST convenes and coordinates networks of experts to assemble, interpret, and communicate credible, unbiased, science-based information to policymakers, the media, the private sector, and the public. Our primary work is the publication of task force reports, commentaries, special publications, and issue papers written by volunteer experts—economists, legal experts and scientists from many disciplines.
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In the US Corn Belt — Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana — 94% of crop production is dedicated to corn and soybeans. This policy brief draws on three years of participatory research with farmers and agricultural stakeholders to identify structural barriers to diversification and propose actionable policy pathways. The four primary levers identified are crop insurance reform, conservation incentives, post-harvest market infrastructure, and institutional purchasing. Each opportunity is scored for feasibility and transformative potential to help policymakers prioritize interventions suited to varying political and economic contexts.
It’s easy to become a member today. Please contact us if you have any questions or use the link below to sign up!
With over 1,000 active members, including students, academics, professionals, and organizations from around the globe, CAST is a vibrant and diverse community dedicated to advancing science in agriculture, food, and natural resources.
Over the years, CAST has engaged thousands of dedicated volunteers in producing more than 500 publications. Their expertise and commitment have been instrumental in delivering trusted, science-based information to inform and impact the world of agriculture and beyond.
We deeply value our volunteers, whose dedication and hard work are crucial to advancing agricultural research. Their enthusiasm and commitment drive innovation and make a real difference towards our mission.
