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CAST Announces Dr. David Ortega as 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award Recipient
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)....
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2025 CAST Annual Meeting & Student Innovation Conference
Hosted by Mississippi State University, the Annual Meeting will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and educational tours that highlight the latest in agricultural research and technology. CAST Representatives and Board Members will engage in meaningful discussions that shape the future of CAST and agricultural science....
Tassel Wrapping in Corn: A New Concern for Midwestern Corn Production?
Tassel wrapping, an unusual phenomenon reported across Midwestern corn fields this summer, occurs when leaves trap the developing tassel and delay pollen shed, disrupting pollination timing and potentially reducing yields....
Meet the Expert with Matt Baur
In this CAST Meet the Expert session, Matt Baur, Director of the Western Integrated Pest Management Center, shares how integrated pest management can help the American West tackle invasive weeds and reduce wildfire risks. Watch as he reflects on his career, research, and provides a sneak peek at a forthcoming...
Let’s Talk About PFAS Without the Hysteria
With science-based leadership, agriculture can navigate the PFAS challenge....
The Future of Food Isn’t Coming – It’s Already Here: Reflections from IFT FIRST 2025
A personal look at how science, empathy, and bold collaboration are shaping the next era of food innovation....
Webinar – Understanding the Most Urgent Crop Protection Challenges for Specialty Crop Farmers
This webinar explores the most pressing global challenges in specialty crop protection, based on the Minor Use Foundation’s 2025 Global Priority Setting Process....
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Meet the Expert with Matt Baur
A trained entomologist and long-time advocate for sustainable pest control, Baur will discuss his career journey, research focus, and the critical role of IPM in addressing two major challenges facing the American West: invasive weeds and wildfires....
Public-Private Research Partnerships in Agriculture – Key to Improving Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability of Food Systems
Dr. Kurt Rosentrater explores how public-private partnerships have driven U.S. agricultural innovation—boosting sustainability, productivity, and global food security from hybrid seeds to precision farming....
CAST Welcomes Jennifer Holliday, Publications Assistant
CAST is pleased to welcome Jennifer Holliday as our new Publications Assistant. Jennifer will support the production of CAST’s science-based publications, working with authors and editors to ensure clarity and quality. Her background in writing and editing—and her passion for agricultural science—make her a valuable addition to the team....
CAST and Minor Use Foundation to Host Webinar on Global Specialty Crop Protection Priorities
Join CAST and the Minor Use Foundation for a live webinar on July 24, 2025, as they unveil the most urgent global challenges in specialty crop protection. Discover how thousands of stakeholder inputs are shaping the 2025 Global Priority Setting Process, influencing research and regulatory strategies for fruits, vegetables, herbs,...
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Welcome Heidi Schouten – CAST Regulatory Affairs Intern
Heidi joins us through the CERSA Regulatory Affairs Internship Program, bringing her passion for science communication and public policy to support CAST’s mission of delivering credible, science-based information to policymakers and stakeholders....
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