The New Kids on the Block – AI chatbots, agents, and tools
Explore how AI chatbots, agents, and tools are reshaping Cooperative Extension programs. Jason de Koff discusses the benefits, risks, and best practices of AI in agriculture and education.
Kaylee Kleitsch Steps into New Role as Programs and Engagement Manager
We’re excited to announce that Kaylee Kleitsch has been promoted to Programs and Engagement Manager at CAST, effective June 2025.
Pests Are Thieves of the Natural World
Organisms we normally think of as pests cost us time and money and often provide little in the way of benefit in return.
Recognizing Global Agricultural Innovation: 2025 World Food Prize Awarded to Dr. Mariangela Hungria
CAST congratulates our friends at the World Food Prize Foundation on the announcement of the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate: Dr. Mariangela Hungria, a leading Brazilian microbiologist with Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation).
Join Our Team – CAST Is Hiring a Publications Assistant Intern
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is seeking a Publications Assistant Intern to join our communications team. This part-time, paid internship offers a hands-on opportunity to help coordinate and deliver science-based publications that inform agricultural policy, education, and public understanding.
Webinar Recap: AI-Powered Breakthroughs in Plant and Animal Research
Thank you to everyone who joined CAST and the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) for our recent webinar, AI-Powered
Webinar “AI-Powered Breakthroughs: Transforming Plant and Animal Research”
The Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) and the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) invite you to a special webinar exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence in plant and animal research.
CAST Releases Landmark Paper on AI in Agriculture
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has officially released its comprehensive new publication, “AI in Agriculture: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations”. The rollout occurred during the 2025 AI in Agriculture Conference hosted by Mississippi State University (MSU) on March 31 in Starkville, Mississippi.
Nominations Now Open: 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA)—a prestigious honor recognizing professionals who excel in communicating the importance of agricultural and food sciences.
CAST to Release “AI in Agriculture” Paper at MSU-Hosted Conference
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is excited to announce the official release of its newest publication, AI
