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.
Get to Know Suraksha Baral, 2025 CAST Science Communication Scholarship Recipient
Suraksha is a Ph.D. student in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics at The Ohio State University, researching how behavioral and economic insights can move communities toward more sustainable choices.
Ceremony held March 3 at the Library of Congress honored leaders in agricultural science communication.
CAST Pulse Podcast Episode 5: MRLs, Minor Crops, and the Future of Global Trade
In Episode 5 of the CAST Pulse Podcast, CAST’s Programs and Engagement Manager Kaylee Kleitsch sits down with Alan Norden, Secretary of the Minor Use Foundation Board of Directors.
