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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.
Communications Office
May 27, 2025
Organisms we normally think of as pests cost us time and money and often provide little in the way of benefit in return.
A few months ago, I was invited to attend the 2025 Iowa State University Next Generation Institute: “Designing and Managing Sustainable Rural Livelihood Programs” in Kamuli, Uganda. I recently returned from the trip and have been reflecting on what I learned, the people I met, the things I saw, and the memories I made.
In a survey of nearly 10,000 adults conducted just before the 2024 election, 48% found that scientists should “focus on establishing sound scientific facts and stay out of policy debates.”
Agriculture is experiencing a seismic shift related to its underlying technologies, incorporating advancements from other industries while also leading the way in its own evolution.
Lack of action on new Farm Bill creates ripple effects for farmers, markets, and consumers, says Louisiana commissioner of agriculture.
By Dirk C. Drost, Ph.D. Board Chair, The Minor Use Foundation, non-profit member of CAST Imagine a food and agriculture system that recognizes specialty crops
By Alex Thomasson – CAST President ___ As current President of CAST with a couple of months left in my tenure, I’ll share a few
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