The CAST Media Center is your source for the latest news, press releases, expert commentary, and brand resources. Journalists, policymakers, and partners can access timely updates, official statements, and downloadable media assets. For interviews or expert connections, our team is ready to assist.
This webinar provides a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts from the American Association of Avian Pathologists (AAAP) as they discuss the recently released statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, focusing on the identified policy gaps, necessary actions, and strategies to mitigate the impact of this disease...
September 2024 — As the leaves begin to change and fall approaches, September marks an important initiative across the United States: Hunger Action Month. This annual campaign, spearheaded by Feeding America and its network of food banks, encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to take action in the fight against hunger....
We were thrilled to introduce Meet the Expert, CAST’s newest monthly webinar series designed to connect our members with the leading voices in agriculture. Each session features accomplished professionals who share their career experiences, insights, and expertise, providing a unique opportunity for learning and engagement. Our inaugural session took place...
As harvest season approaches, the agriculture industry is reminded of the importance of safety through National Farm Safety and Health Week (NFSHW). Running from September 15-21, 2024, this annual event is an initiative led by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS). With the theme “Don’t Learn Safety...
CAST is delighted to announce that a series of exciting new projects, aimed at enhancing our communication, educational outreach, and member engagement, are now live! These initiatives, alongside our rebranding efforts, are designed to better reflect our vision for the future and provide greater value to our members and the...
Join us for an in-depth webinar titled “H5Nx Policy Gaps and the Path Forward: A Deep Dive into the current situation of H5 influenza,” where we will explore the critical challenges and future direction in addressing H5 influenza. This webinar provides a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts from...
CAST Introduces Rebranding, a New CRM System, and Expanded Communication Efforts to Better Serve Members By Chris Boomsma – CAST CEO ___ We are delighted to announce a series of transformative updates that will be rolling out this September, designed to elevate CAST’s mission of advancing agricultural science communication and...
By Alex Thomasson Professor, Department Head, and William B. and Sherry Berry Endowed Chair | Mississippi State University As current President of CAST with a couple of months left in my tenure, I’ll share a few thoughts about the importance of this organization to agriculture. In 1972, Charles A....
We are excited to introduce Meet the Expert, CAST’s newest monthly webinar series designed to connect our members with the leading voices in agriculture. This series will feature accomplished professionals who will share their career experiences, insights, and expertise, providing a unique opportunity for learning and engagement. Our inaugural session...
HPAI significantly threatens the U.S. agriculture industry, affecting various animal groups and food production sectors. The webinar explores the virus’ movement between different animal groups, the current state of the poultry and dairy industries, and strategies to mitigate the effects of HPAI based on lessons learned from past outbreaks.
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The recent CAST webinar presented an in-depth overview of the paper examining soil health’s critical role in enhancing crop production, ecosystem function, and biodiversity. Recognized by USDA-NRCS as the soil’s ability to function as a vital ecosystem, soil health encompasses essential processes such as filtering contaminants, cycling nutrients, supporting infrastructure,...
Carlos Back Vianna
Director of Marketing and Communications
cvianna@cast-science.org
