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CAST Welcomes Jennifer Holliday, Publications Assistant
CAST is pleased to welcome Jennifer Holliday as our new Publications Assistant. Jennifer will support the production of CAST’s science-based publications, working with authors and editors to ensure clarity and quality. Her background in writing and editing—and her passion for agricultural science—make her a valuable addition to the team....
CAST and Minor Use Foundation to Host Webinar on Global Specialty Crop Protection Priorities
Join CAST and the Minor Use Foundation for a live webinar on July 24, 2025, as they unveil the most urgent global challenges in specialty crop protection. Discover how thousands of stakeholder inputs are shaping the 2025 Global Priority Setting Process, influencing research and regulatory strategies for fruits, vegetables, herbs,...
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Welcome Heidi Schouten – CAST Regulatory Affairs Intern
Heidi joins us through the CERSA Regulatory Affairs Internship Program, bringing her passion for science communication and public policy to support CAST’s mission of delivering credible, science-based information to policymakers and stakeholders....
How AI is Transforming Cooperative Extension Programs
The New Kids on the Block – AI chatbots, agents, and tools
Explore how AI chatbots, agents, and tools are reshaping Cooperative Extension programs. Jason de Koff discusses the benefits, risks, and best practices of AI in agriculture and education....
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Kaylee Kleitsch Steps into New Role as Programs and Engagement Manager

We’re excited to announce that Kaylee Kleitsch has been promoted to Programs and Engagement Manager at CAST, effective June 2025. Kaylee joined CAST in early 2024 as a part-time Communications Assistant while completing her master’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. Over the past year and a half,...

Pests Are Thieves of the Natural World
Organisms we normally think of as pests cost us time and money and often provide little in the way of benefit in return....
Recognizing Global Agricultural Innovation: 2025 World Food Prize Awarded to Dr. Mariangela Hungria
CAST congratulates our friends at the World Food Prize Foundation on the announcement of the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate: Dr. Mariangela Hungria, a leading Brazilian microbiologist with Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation)....
Join Our Team – CAST Is Hiring a Publications Assistant Intern
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is seeking a Publications Assistant Intern to join our communications team. This part-time, paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to help coordinate and deliver science-based publications that inform agricultural policy, education, and public understanding....
Webinar Recap: AI-Powered Breakthroughs in Plant and Animal Research

Thank you to everyone who joined CAST and the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) for our recent webinar, AI-Powered Breakthroughs: Transforming Plant and Animal Research. The event featured a dynamic and insightful discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fields of agricultural and biological science. We were honored...

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Webinar “AI-Powered Breakthroughs: Transforming Plant and Animal Research”
The Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) and the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) invite you to a special webinar exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence in plant and animal research....
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CAST Releases Landmark Paper on AI in Agriculture
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has officially released its comprehensive new publication, “AI in Agriculture: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations”. The rollout occurred during the 2025 AI in Agriculture Conference hosted by Mississippi State University (MSU) on March 31 in Starkville, Mississippi....
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Nominations Now Open: 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA)—a prestigious honor recognizing professionals who excel in communicating the importance of agricultural and food sciences....
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