Webinar “Gene-Edited Crops Product Development and Global Regulations”
The recording of the January 27 webinar examining the regulatory landscape for gene-edited crops entering commercial markets is now available.
Ice Cream – We All Scream For Ice Cream
Ice cream has endured centuries of human history—from snow mixed with honey in ancient civilizations to twentieth‑century breweries reinventing themselves during Prohibition. Even today, this beloved staple reflects both innovation and risk, as shown by a 2025 FDA recall affecting ice cream distributed across 23 states.
Webinar to Examine Market Entry of Gene-Edited Crops Across Global Regulatory Systems
CAST and the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) will host a webinar on January 27 at 12:00 pm EST examining the regulatory landscape for gene-edited crops entering commercial markets.
We Must Invest in Integrated Education and Workforce Development for a Strong Society
Agriculture is not just science and economics applied through hard work. It is the work of data science, economics, communication, ethics, engineering, sociology, environmental science, and creative problem-solving. Agriculture encompasses understanding local and global cultures, market narratives, global supply chains, and new digital tools that shift daily.
Technological Advances in the Agricultural Equipment Industry
Farm machinery is rapidly shifting from automation to autonomy, integrating GPS, AI, and data systems. At Agritechnica, trends were clear: more robots, global participation, and China’s growing role in high-tech ag. Full autonomy isn’t here yet, but the future is coming fast.
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
