Global experts at the 2025 ABBC symposium urged stronger science communication to counter misinformation on agricultural biotechnologies, adopting the Lusaka Declaration to support food security.
CAST Pulse Podcast: Episode 2 — New Papers, New Voices, and the Next Generation
Episode 2 of the CAST Pulse Podcast — ‘New Papers, New Voices, and the Next Generation’ — features Austin Gellings, Anna Gore, and Mikayla Dycus discussing precision agriculture, nutrition science, and student leadership in ag communication.
Maximum Residue Limits: Why Legal Limits Aren’t Toxicity Alarms
Maximum Residue Limits are legal benchmarks for pesticide use, not safety thresholds, and decades of monitoring show our food supply remains well within safe limits.
CAST Announces New $1,000 Science Communication Scholarship
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) proudly announces the launch of the CAST Science Communication Scholarship, a new annual award designed to recognize and support exceptional student communicators in the field of agricultural science.
Meet the Expert: Dr. Keith Coble
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) invites you to join our next Meet the Expert session with Dr. Keith H. Coble, Vice President of the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University.
CAST Pulse Podcast: Episode 1 – Awards Special
The first episode celebrates CAST’s flagship awards and their role in advancing agricultural science communication.
CAST Announces Ambassador Kenneth Quinn as the Inaugural Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award
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.
More Funding for Agricultural Research Benefits Everyone
Investing in agricultural research—domestic and international—yields high returns that strengthen U.S. farming, trade, and food security.
CAST Partners with GAP Initiative for 2025 GAP Report Launch
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is proud to support the launch of the 2025 Global Agricultural Productivity
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.
