CAST Webinar – Beyond the Basics: Putting AI to Real Work
Session 1 examines what it actually takes to move past simple Q&A and build AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable operational value.
CAST Launches Free Three-Part Webinar Series on Practical AI Adoption in Agriculture
“AI at Work in Agriculture” runs June 25–July 9; attendees who complete all three sessions earn a certificate of completion.
Free livestream on July 7 examines how tariffs, the Iran conflict, drought and rising fuel costs are converging to push food prices higher.
Registration Open for 2026 CAST Annual Meeting & Student Innovation Conference
Three-day event in St. Louis explores future of agricultural science under theme “Science That Feeds Tomorrow”; student poster competition to award $1,750 in prizes
Nominations Open for the 2026 CAST Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominate a leader in agricultural science, communication, or policy. The CAST Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose career-long contributions have advanced agricultural science and its role in shaping food, agriculture, and environmental policy. Nominations close July 31, 2026.
Applications Now Open for the 2026 CAST Science Communication Scholarship
Recognize excellence in agricultural science communication. The 2026 CAST Science Communication Scholarship awards $1,000 to one undergraduate or graduate student who best translates complex agricultural topics into clear, accurate, and impactful messages. Applications close July 31, 2026.
Dr. David Ortega Featured on The Produce Moms Podcast
Dr. David Ortega, Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy at Michigan State University, was just featured on The Produce Moms podcast — one of the produce industry’s most-followed shows — breaking down the economics behind today’s grocery bills.
CAST’s Strategic Advisory Council Delivers Institutional Direction in Washington
CAST’s Strategic Advisory Council completed its first in-person meeting in Washington, D.C. this week — and the conversation was exactly what American agriculture needs right now.
CAST Releases New Publication on Invasive Plants and Wildfire on May 6
CAST will release Integrated Management of Fire-Adapted Invasive Plants That Change Wildfire Regimes live during a free public webinar on May 6 — the paper drops during the session.
CAST to Host Free Webinar on Mental Health and Economic Viability in Agricultural Communities
May 12 event features Penn State rural sociologist Florence Becot.
