CAST Opens Nominations for 2026 Borlaug CAST Communication Award
CAST is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Borlaug CAST Communication Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in communicating agricultural, environmental, and food science to policymakers, the media, and the public.
eKonomics Calculators in Practice: Tools and Resources for Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
eKonomics Calculators in Practice features Lyle Cowell, senior agronomist, Nutrien, in a live demonstration of digital resources for soil fertility and nutrient management.
Water Security Is the Bedrock of Southern High Plains Farming and Ranching
Water is the backbone of farming and ranching in the Southern High Plains, yet it is becoming increasingly unreliable. While producers have long adapted to dry conditions, today’s challenges—declining aquifers, prolonged drought, and rising competition for water—are outpacing traditional solutions.
Remembering Norman Borlaug: A Founding Voice of Agricultural Science Communication
March 25, 2026 marks the 112th birthday of Norman Ernest Borlaug (1914–2009), Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the first author ever published by CAST.
Webinar Releasee ”Diversifying the Corn Belt: Policy Pathways for a Resilient Agricultural Future”
The brief is grounded in three years of participatory research: 10 stakeholder meetings with 178 participants, surveys of 725 farmers and interviews and focus groups with 136 producers across the region.
CAST Hosts Two Free Webinars in April on Soil Fertility Tools and Corn Belt Agricultural Policy
April events offer free, science-based programming for agronomists, farmers, policymakers and researchers.
CAST Welcomes Frances Pierce as Creative Media Assistant Intern
As CAST’s Creative Media Assistant, Frances supports the communications team with graphic design, short-form video editing, social media content, and creative assets for CAST publications and campaigns.
CAST Releases New AI Use Policies for Task Force Members
The policy reflects CAST’s commitment to scientific integrity, transparency, and responsible innovation as AI tools rapidly evolve.
CAST Welcomes New Members to the Strategic Advisory Council
The new members bring expertise spanning environmental law, emerging technologies, federal science policy, and global sustainable investment.
From a new headquarters at the Iowa State University Research Park to the acquisition of the SoAR Foundation, CAST’s 2024–2025 report documents a period of deliberate change — and a bold path forward as America’s National Academy of Agriculture.
