CAST Pulse Podcast
CAST Pulse Podcast: Episode 1 – Awards Special
The first episode celebrates CAST’s flagship awards and their role in advancing agricultural science communication.
Communications Office
October 1, 2025
The first episode celebrates CAST’s flagship awards and their role in advancing agricultural science communication.
Join CAST in Des Moines on October 22, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. for a special breakfast ceremony presenting the inaugural CAST Lifetime Achievement Award to Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn, President Emeritus of the World Food Prize Foundation. Registration is now open — limited spaces available.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is proud to support the launch of the 2025 Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Report™, hosted by the
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), in partnership with the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB), will host a free career development webinar titled “First Impressions Matter: Building a Standout Resume” on October 15, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT.
“The principle function of CAST’s annual meeting is to do CAST business,” Thomasson explains. “One of the big things we’ll be discussing this year is what the future of CAST looks like. We’ve got a relatively new team and we’ve made a lot of changes—this is a particularly important meeting to attend.”
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is proud to announce Dr. David L. Ortega, Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy at Michigan State University, as the recipient of the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA).
Hosted by Mississippi State University, the Annual Meeting will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and educational tours that highlight the latest in agricultural research and technology. CAST Representatives and Board Members will engage in meaningful discussions that shape the future of CAST and agricultural science.
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 CAST issue paper on managing fire-adapted invasive plants.
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