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Jul. 8, 2025 Source: Council for Agricultural Science & Technology news release Ames, Iowa -- The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST), in partnership with the Minor Use Foundation, will host a free, public webinar on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT / Noon CDT to present the results of the Foundation's 2025 Global Priority Setting Process--a global effort to identify the most pressing pest and disease challenges affecting specialty crop producers worldwide. Titled "Understanding the Most Urgent Crop Protection Challenges for Specialty Crop Farmers," the one-hour webinar will bring together leading voices in agriculture, science, and regulatory systems to discuss how this data-driven process is shaping future crop protection strategies. "By identifying global pest pressures and aligning grower needs with available tools and regulatory strategies, we can help deliver more effective and safer crop protection solutions--especially for small-scale and specialty crop growers who are often underserved," said Anna Gore, Executive Director of the Minor Use Foundation. Specialty crops--including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nuts--are economically vital yet often lack access to approved pest control technologies. The Global Priority Setting Process brings together input from thousands of growers, researchers, and regulators to guide collaborative efforts that help close that gap. The webinar is free and open to the public. A recording will be made available following the event. Featured Speakers Include: • Dirk C. Drost, Chairman of the Minor Use Foundation and Managing Partner of D3 Consulting, LLC • Chris Boomsma, CEO of the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) • Anna Gore, Executive Director of the Minor Use Foundation • Verónica Picado, Study Director for Central America and the Caribbean, Minor Use Foundation Webinar attendees will learn about: • The results of the Foundation's 2025 priority setting process • The top pest and disease threats facing specialty crop growers • Ongoing efforts to harmonize residue tolerances and expand access to safe, effective crop protection tools Event Details: • Title: Understanding the Most Urgent Crop Protection Challenges for Specialty Crop Farmers • Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 • Time: 1:00 PM EDT / Noon CDT • Registration: Click Here. Tweet |
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