This commemorative publication celebrates the 50‑year history of the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), tracing its evolution since its founding in 1972 as an independent, science‑based voice for agriculture. The document highlights CAST’s enduring mission to assemble, interpret, and communicate credible, unbiased scientific information to policymakers, media, industry, and the public. Across five decades, CAST has expanded from a coalition of seven scientific societies into a diverse network of professionals, universities, nonprofits, and industry partners, producing hundreds of influential publications—including task force reports, issue papers, commentaries, and Ag quickCAST summaries—that translate complex agricultural science into accessible, actionable insights. [CAST-50-Years | PDF]