This episode underscores CAST’s mission to connect credible science with the broader agricultural community. Hosted by Carlos Vianna, CAST’s Director of Marketing and Communications, and Kaylee Kleitsch, Programs and Engagement Manager, the discussion brings together researchers and students shaping the future of food and agriculture.

🌾 Precision Agriculture and Spray Drift Reduction
Guest: Austin Gellings, Task Force Chair
Gellings discusses CAST’s forthcoming publication Spray Drift Reduction as a Result of Established Precision Ag Technologies, which explores how advanced application systems help producers improve accuracy and efficiency while reducing off-target drift. The paper highlights the importance of integrating precision-agriculture tools into environmental-policy discussions.

🥩 Proteins in a Balanced Human Diet
Guest: Anna Gore, CAST Liaison
Gore provides insights into CAST’s upcoming paper Proteins in a Balanced Human Diet, which examines how scientists across disciplines are improving understanding of both animal- and plant-sourced proteins as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

🎓 The Next Generation of Ag Communicators
Guest: Mikayla Dycus, 2024 CAST Science Communication Scholarship Recipient
Dycus, a graduate researcher at the University of Georgia, shares her journey from student to emerging scientist and communicator. She discusses her research on cattle microbiomes, her passion for leadership, and advice for students pursuing agricultural research and outreach.

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About the Show

The CAST Pulse Podcast is released every Wednesday, featuring conversations on agricultural innovation, science communication, and policy with experts, students, and leaders across the agricultural sciences.

The series is part of CAST 3.0 – Science That Feeds Tomorrow, CAST’s major initiative to expand communications, outreach, and engagement throughout the food and agricultural sectors.