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CAST to Host “Meet the Expert” Featuring Gray Turnage on December 18

Ames, Iowa — December 2, 2025 — The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) will host its next Meet the Expert live-stream event featuring Gray Turnage, Assistant Research and Extension Professor at Mississippi State University, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST (12:00 p.m. EST).

Meet the Expert is CAST’s interactive series designed to give students, early-career professionals, and others interested in agricultural science an opportunity to learn about the career paths and research of leading experts in the field. This session will be streamed live across all CAST social media platforms at @castagscience and on YouTube at:

👉 https://youtube.com/live/4rnrXnTHfb4

Gray Turnage specializes in aquatic plant management and remote sensing technologies, including the use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and autonomous surface vessels for environmental monitoring. His research has advanced methods for mapping invasive species, assessing water quality, and applying innovative technologies to improve ecosystem management in wetlands and freshwater systems.

Join us for an informative conversation as we explore Gray Turnage’s professional journey, his contributions to science, and the role of technology in addressing environmental challenges.

Event Details:

  • What: CAST Meet the Expert featuring Gray Turnage
  • When: December 18, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Where: Live on CAST social media (@castagscience) and YouTube

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