Eric Welsh joins the American Society of Agronomy as the new marketing manager for the Certified Crop Adviser program.
The American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, and Crop Science Society of America applaud the President’s support of food, agriculture, and natural resources research in his just-released budget proposal.
Faced with an increasingly hungry world and limited supplies of water for food production, how do we ensure water security for future generations? That's the central question being addressed at a AAAS symposium on Sunday, Feb. 17.
A team of researchers from Michigan are characterizing simple, cheap measurements of labile soil organic matter that could predict the performance of corn crops and help farmers optimize their cropping systems.
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign find that Bt corn has higher yields and uses nitrogen more efficiently than non-Bt corn.
Researchers from Oklahoma State University use soil water deficits to create a "calendar" of seasonal drought patterns.
Published by the Soil Science Society of America and targeted to high school students, "Know Soil Know Life" challenges readers to see soil not as inert "dirt" but as living material that carries out critical functions for people and the environment.
Researchers in China investigate corn's ability to act as a trap crop and control sunflower broomrape.
The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America commend PCAST on a report that identifies threats to America’s agricultural preparedness and proposes recommendations for strengthening it.
Canadian and French scientists have uncovered a soil microbe that degrades a common veterinary antibiotic both to protect itself and get nutrition, an ability the researchers suggest could be widespread.
Dust is on the rise in many regions of the United States and the world, giving researchers more cause than ever to understand what exactly natural dust is made of and whether any of its constituents pose a risk to human health.
A new book describes urban-rural interactions and the issues facing both people and ecosystems at those interfaces
The advantages of 3-D printing are now being put to the test in soil science laboratories.
More than 1350 scientists and members of the agricultural community signed a petition asking lawmakers to avoid sequestration.
Soil scientists and archeologists have uncovered evidence that the Maya grew corn sustainably in the lowlands of Tikal, Guatemala, but that they may also have farmed erosion-prone slopes over time.
The 1930s Dust Bowl was a singular event in U.S. history, but Dust Bowl-like droughts and conditions do still occur. Experts are available to discuss what events like the 2012 U.S. drought mean for us now and how we can prepare for similar events in the future.
Twenty years after its inception, the continued need for water quality improvement has led to a call for further advancement of the Phosphorus Index.
Join a panel of experts as they discuss how to practice good nutrient management in a drought and get the most out of your crop in dry conditions.
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) announces the following 2012 Fellows that will be formally recognized during their Annual Meetings, Oct. 21-24, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH. Members of the Society nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service. Only 0.3 percent of the Society’s active and emeritus members may be elected Fellow.
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) announces the following 2012 Fellows that will be formally recognized during their Annual Meetings, Oct. 21-24, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH. ASA has been selecting outstanding members as Fellows since 1924. Members of the Society nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service. Only 0.3 percent of the Society’s active and emeritus members may be elected Fellow.
The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) announces the following 2012 Fellows that will be formally recognized during their Annual Meetings, Oct. 21-24, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH. Members of the Society nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service. Only 0.3 percent of the Society’s active and emeritus members may be elected Fellow.
The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) announces the following 2012 awards that will be formally presented during their Annual Meetings, Oct. 21-24, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH.
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) announces the following 2012 awards that will be formally presented during their Annual Meetings, Oct. 21-24, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH.
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) announce the following 2012 Scholarships and Fellowships. These awards will be formally presented during their Annual Meetings, Oct. 21-24, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH.
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) announces the following 2012 awards that will be formally presented during their Annual Meetings, Oct. 21-24, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH.
A study from North Carolina State University investigates the health effects field paints have on the turfgrass they cover.
Nanoparticles in the environment, wastewater reuse, global food security, and automated weed identification are among the research topics to be covered at the 2012 meetings of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America.
2012 World Food Prize recipient, soil scientist Daniel Hillel, is among several noteworthy speakers at the 2012 ASA-CSSA-SSSA meetings in October.
Agronomy, Crop, and Soil Science Societies part of program highlighting Landsat's tracking of fire, food, and water on the day the first satellite launched forty years ago, and discusses its growing significance during the next forty years, and beyond.
Biological soil crust organisms found to play an active role in the development of soil structures and the allocation of water and nutrients.
Food, agriculture, and environmental research part of sequestration spending slash planned as part of an upcoming vote on the defense appropriations bill.
As the natural gas extraction process known as fracking surges across Pennsylvania, scientists are trying to understand what the short- and long-term consequences could be for the state's forests and watersheds.
American Society of Agronomy Provides Panel of Experts to Answer Questions Related to Heat and Dry Conditions
It's considered an important crop for those living in a small village, nestled within the Sierra Juarez Mountains. And farming is the primary occupation for 600 residents of Santa Maria Jaltianguis in Oaxaca, Mexico. Most depend on the high-protein Phaseolus bean to feed their family. Just one in five sell it to a local market. Now a California researcher and Crops Science Society of America member is revealing some surprising preservation practices found, while studying these natives at work. Their techniques are considered key to conserving bean diversity unique to the region.
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) applaud the U.S. Senate's passage today of the 2012 Farm Bill.
A dilemma is smouldering-- even as wildfires top the current headlines. New research highlights the practice of aggressive fire suppression by using studies at Lake Tahoe as an active example.
New edge of extinction research is creating a revival of conservation and interest in what these old wild relatives of current crops mean to the future.
Scientists and stakeholders to focus on economic and environmental considerations of nutrient management planning.
Simple message ties the science of soil to everyday life, spreading education beyond the classroom.
Soil Science Society Members will share hands-on research and education with Legislators on Capitol Hill.
The 1930s Dust Bowl proved what a disastrous effect wind can have on dry, unprotected topsoil. Now a new study has uncovered a less obvious, but equally troubling, impact of wind: Not only can it carry away soil particles, but also agriculturally important bacteria that build soil and recycle nutrients.
Accurate Predictions Found in Early Test Results of New Model, Timely Due to Emerging Questions Regarding Forest Land Use and the Environmental Impact
American Society of Agronomy and Crop Science Society of America member leads team to determine delays.
Alliance of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science Societies to provide publication management and marketing.
Nation's largest effort to engage students in the sciences will feature Agronomy, Crop, and Soil Science Societies.
Rescheduling markup important to keep effort from lapsing later this summer.
Process of urban soil being studied, Detroit offers natural laboratory setting.
Personal Experience Key to Iowa Congressman Tom Latham's Belief in Protection and Proper Management of Soil as a Precious Natural Resource.
Can a computer replace what's typically learned during hands-on in the field experiments? A pilot study may indicate a virtual environment does more than just fill the gap. Learn how researchers found it captured and engaged students of all ages and stages of their careers.
New research compares general nutrient application to recommended manure and fertilizer management by tracking the impact on soil and corn tissue.
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