Meet the Expert is CAST’s webinar series designed to connect our community with the scientists and practitioners shaping agriculture. Each session features an in-depth conversation with a featured expert.

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In this Meet the Expert session, Ortega explains the convergence of forces behind today's food prices: tariffs, the Iran conflict, bird flu, drought, and a policy environment so uncertain it's become inflationary on its own....
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) hosted a Meet the Expert session with Dr. Keith H. Coble, Vice President of the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University....
In this CAST Meet the Expert session, Matt Baur, Director of the Western Integrated Pest Management Center, shares how integrated pest management can help the American West tackle invasive weeds and reduce wildfire risks. Watch as he reflects on his career, research, and provides a sneak peek at a forthcoming...
Our "Meet the Expert" session on December 17 at noon CST featured Sarah Evanega, PhD, Vice President of Business Development at Okanagan Specialty Fruits....

Our 2024 CAST Annual Meeting featured a special “Meet the Expert” session featuring Jack A Bobo, Director of the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham and our 2024 BCCA recipient. Joining us live from COP29 Azerbaijan, Jack shared his remarkable career journey, insights on the future of food...

We were thrilled to introduce Meet the Expert, CAST’s newest monthly webinar series designed to connect our members with the leading voices in agriculture. Each session features accomplished professionals who share their career experiences, insights, and expertise, providing a unique opportunity for learning and engagement. Our inaugural session took place...