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
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.
Tiered Risk Assessment, Best Available Data, And Why It Matters To Agriculture
EPA’s reliance on screening-level risk assessments to guide pesticide mitigation under the ESA creates uncertainty, underscoring the need for higher-tier science to ensure both effective species protection and fair outcomes for agriculture.
Alex Thomasson on Why You Shouldn’t Miss the 2025 CAST Annual Meeting
“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.”
Rethinking the Safety of Low-Moisture Foods: Lessons from Wheat Flour
For decades, low-moisture foods such as wheat, flour, nuts, and spices were regarded as “microbiologically safe” because of their low moisture content. This attribute has led to a general confidence that these products are low-risk foods (Jung & Harris, 2022). However, recent outbreaks and recalls, which were previously unexpected, tell a different story: low does not mean no.
CAST Announces Dr. David Ortega as 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award Recipient
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).
2025 CAST Annual Meeting & Student Innovation Conference
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.