CAST has launched CAST Academy, a new online learning platform for agricultural professionals, students, and early-career scientists. The platform opens with AI at Work in Agriculture, a free three-part course led by Dan Maycock of Dataplai covering practical AI adoption in agribusiness — from implementation basics to real-world case studies....

For the first time in the organization's history, every CAST publication is now archived in an open digital repository and assigned a permanent Digital Object Identifier (DOI)....

Sessions convene cross-sector leaders as part of effort to build a National Academy of Agriculture....

Real-world AI deployments across agribusiness — who is doing what and how organizations across the supply chain are measuring value....

A direct look at the issues that stall AI adoption: data protection, ownership, cost management and separating science projects from ROI-driven solutions....

Session 1 examines what it actually takes to move past simple Q&A and build AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable operational value....

Nominate a leader in agricultural science, communication, or policy. The CAST Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose career-long contributions have advanced agricultural science and its role in shaping food, agriculture, and environmental policy. Nominations close July 31, 2026....

Recognize excellence in agricultural science communication. The 2026 CAST Science Communication Scholarship awards $1,000 to one undergraduate or graduate student who best translates complex agricultural topics into clear, accurate, and impactful messages. Applications close July 31, 2026....