The SAC will assess, define, and recommend the steps necessary for CAST to evolve into the National Academy of Agriculture—providing strategic foresight, authoritative guidance, and trusted scientific information on issues critical to the present and future of U.S. agriculture.
Climate change and the drive for a more resilient food system are reshaping how companies measure and manage sustainability.
Supporting Mental Health in Agriculture: Why It Matters at the Iowa Soybean Association
With agriculture facing one of the nation’s highest suicide rates, ISA is expanding its mission beyond agronomy to provide Mental Health First Aid training, share farmer stories, and connect producers with mental health resources.
New World Screwworm: Experts Emphasize Prevention and Early Detection in One Health Webinar
The session brought together experts from animal health, public health, veterinary medicine, and federal regulatory agencies to discuss prevention, detection, and treatment strategies.
CAST to Host “Meet the Expert” Featuring Gray Turnage on December 18
Ames, Iowa — December 2, 2025 — The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) will host its next Meet
Ultra-Processed Foods at the Crossroads
Once a scientific classification, “ultra-processed” now sparks controversy—often condemning nutrient-rich foods alongside indulgent ones. Regulators seek a clear definition to guide policy and public health.
Multi-Sector Coalition Addresses New World Screwworm Threat Through One Health Approach
CAST Webinar “New World Screwworm: A One-Health Perspective” Brings Together Animal Health, Public Health, and Agricultural Leaders
Webinar “Animal and Plant Sourced Proteins as Part of a Balanced Human Diet”
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) released its new publication, Animal and Plant Sourced Proteins as Part of
Webinar: Animal and Plant Sourced Proteins as Part of a Balanced Human Diet
Join the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) for the live release of its new publication, Animal and Plant Sourced Proteins as Part of a Balanced Human Diet.
Precision Irrigation Management – Webinar Release
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to share the recording of its webinar marking the release
