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CAST announced a free upcoming webinar focused on artificial intelligence applications in in vitro biology research. Speakers will discuss advances ranging from plant tissue analysis using machine learning tools to mapping neural networks across species.
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Melissa Merlau Johnson calls for building greater public trust alongside scientific progress in agriculture. She highlights how organizations like Farm Country Today support outreach through publications while advocating for stronger community engagement.
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A new webinar led by Lyle Cowell will demonstrate online tools for soil fertility planning. Hosted by CAST in partnership with Nutrien, it offers practical guidance along with continuing education credit.
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CAST has partnered with Diverse Corn Belt on a new policy brief examining ways to diversify agriculture in Illinois, Iowa,and Indiana. The report highlights research-backed approaches that could improve farm resilience while maintaining productivity. Experts will present key findings at an upcoming webinar.
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Norman Borlaug is commemorated for his pivotal role in advancing agricultural science worldwide. His legacy continues through awards recognizing excellence in communicating scientific knowledge about agriculture.
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Clinton R. Krehbiel warns that declining water resources threaten farming across West Texas' Southern High Plains region. The article outlines local impacts alongside broader efforts by Farm Country Today & Farm Country News- IA supporting agricultural resilience.
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Frances Pierce has been named Creative Media Assistant Intern at CAST for Spring/Summer 2026. She will support communications efforts while completing her studies at Oklahoma State University. Her work aligns with CAST's mission of sharing credible agricultural information.
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The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is hosting two free webinars this April covering soil fertility tools and agricultural diversification policy in the Corn Belt region. The sessions are open access events designed for anyone involved or interested in agriculture.
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Suraksha Baral has been awarded the 2025 CAST Science Communication Scholarship for her work connecting scientific research with community action on sustainability issues. She will present her findings at an upcoming conference in St. Louis.
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CAST has released its latest activities report summarizing two years of organizational change. The report highlights new initiatives planned for 2026 along with international outreach efforts.
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The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has released new rules on how generative artificial intelligence tools may be used by authors and reviewers working on CAST publications. The guidelines require full disclosure of any AI usage while stressing that human contributors remain fully responsible for all published material.
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The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology has added four new members to its Strategic Advisory Council. The move aims to enhance guidance as CAST considers evolving into a national academy focused on agriculture. Recommendations from the council are expected later this year.
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The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) has awarded the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award to Dr. David L. Ortega, a professor at Michigan State University, during a ceremony on March 3, 2026, at Madison Hall in the Library...