The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is excited to announce the official release of its newest publication, AI in Agriculture: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations, on March 31. This rollout will take place from 3:30 pm – 4:50 pm in the Ballroom at The Mill, located at 600 Russell...

CAST announces that nominations for the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA) will open on March 25, 2025 – the birthday of Dr. Norman Borlaug. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievement in the communication of agricultural science and technology to the public, policymakers, and news media. The selected recipient will...

The Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Lecture is a prestigious event that addresses the environmental and societal challenges our planet faces, emphasizing agricultural innovation and its applications. This annual lecture is a collaboration between the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Charles Valentine Riley Memorial Foundation (RMF), and...

On December 5, 2024, the world marks World Soil Day under the theme, “Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage.” This observance highlights the critical role of soil in sustaining life on Earth and underscores the urgent need for sustainable soil management practices. Soil is more than just the ground beneath...

We invite you to a special Meet the Expert session on November 19 at 9:00 AM EST with Jack Bobo, Director of the University of Nottingham’s Food Systems Institute and 2024 Borlaug CAST Communication Award honoree. In this session, viewers will have the chance to learn more about Jack’s professional...