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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) and the Supporters of Agricultural Research (SoAR) Foundation announced on Monday, February 10, that they will combine their operations to advance agricultural science and innovation. Through their agreement, CAST will acquire SoAR’s assets, and all SoAR materials will be integrated into CAST’s website.
Carlos Back Vianna
Director of Marketing and Communications
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST)
Email: cvianna@cast-science.org
