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We Must Invest in Integrated Education and Workforce Development—Across Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Technology—for a Strong Society

By John P McNamara Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences; Member, Washington State Academy of Sciences; Member, Board on Agriculture & Natural Resources (NASEM); ACES Enrollee, National Resource Conservation Services/USDA: Member, Select Committee on STEM Education & Rural Workforce Development; Past President, Washington Science Teachers Association   For more than fifty...

Technological Advances in the Agricultural Equipment Industry
Farm machinery is rapidly shifting from automation to autonomy, integrating GPS, AI, and data systems. At Agritechnica, trends were clear: more robots, global participation, and China’s growing role in high-tech ag. Full autonomy isn’t here yet, but the future is coming fast....
CAST Forms Strategic Advisory Council to Chart a Pathway Toward Becoming the National Academy of Agriculture 
The SAC will assess, define, and recommend the steps necessary for CAST to evolve into the National Academy of Agriculture—providing strategic foresight, authoritative guidance, and trusted scientific information on issues critical to the present and future of U.S. agriculture....
Why the US Food Sector Needs Harmonized Environmental Footprint Metrics: Insights from the 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Summit
Climate change and the drive for a more resilient food system are reshaping how companies measure and manage sustainability....
Supporting Mental Health in Agriculture: Why It Matters at the Iowa Soybean Association
With agriculture facing one of the nation's highest suicide rates, ISA is expanding its mission beyond agronomy to provide Mental Health First Aid training, share farmer stories, and connect producers with mental health resources....
New World Screwworm
New World Screwworm: Experts Emphasize Prevention and Early Detection in One Health Webinar
The session brought together experts from animal health, public health, veterinary medicine, and federal regulatory agencies to discuss prevention, detection, and treatment strategies....
CAST to Host “Meet the Expert” Featuring Gray Turnage on December 18

Ames, Iowa — December 2, 2025 — The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) will host its next Meet the Expert live-stream event featuring Gray Turnage, Assistant Research and Extension Professor at Mississippi State University, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST (12:00 p.m. EST). Meet the...

Ultra-Processed Foods at the Crossroads
Once a scientific classification, “ultra-processed” now sparks controversy—often condemning nutrient-rich foods alongside indulgent ones. Regulators seek a clear definition to guide policy and public health....
Multi-Sector Coalition Addresses New World Screwworm Threat Through One Health Approach 
CAST Webinar "New World Screwworm: A One-Health Perspective" Brings Together Animal Health, Public Health, and Agricultural Leaders...
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Webinar: Animal and Plant Sourced Proteins as Part of a Balanced Human Diet
Join the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) for the live release of its new publication, Animal and Plant Sourced Proteins as Part of a Balanced Human Diet....
Precision Irrigation Management – Webinar Release

The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is pleased to share the recording of its webinar marking the release of the new publication Precision Irrigation Management, held on November 4, 2025. This paper highlights how technologies such as variable-rate irrigation systems, soil and plant sensors, and evapotranspiration (ET)-based decision...

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2025 AAAS Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Lecture
This annual lecture highlights the intersection of agricultural innovation, environmental sustainability, and public policy—advancing the vision of Charles Valentine Riley to promote agriculture as both an art and a science that serves society....
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