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A unified approach may benefit water quality, environment more than piecemeal

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Symposium to cover cross-cutting issues that apply to growers

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Scientists to explore unique agriculture facilities in San Antonio area

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Media invited to these speakers in San Antonio

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Research determines optimal heat conditions for weed seed control in Louisiana sugarcane fields

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Agronomists, crop and soil scientists from around the world to meet in San Antonio

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Disease resistance, flavor and more come from tiny tubers

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Research shows adding sesame to cotton-sorghum crop rotations is possible in west Texas

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Societies celebrate the discovery of this important element in 1669

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A paradox of too much and too little of this necessary nutrient

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The crop has many uses as plant-based food and fiber

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Better simulating soil’s processes helps better predict climate and land use effects

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Study assembles canola root’s dose-response curves for nitrogen sources

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Gathering soil samples is a challenge, but findings are important to seafood industry and more

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Soil bedding increases microbial and termite decomposition activity

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Various crops provide macronutrients, micronutrients

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Comparing techniques in organic farming that influence soil health

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Rhizobia can differ between continents, countries, and even the same farm field!

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Conservation tillage does not lower yield in modern cropping systems

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Study finds trace levels of medicines in drinking water from private wells

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Working together can benefit plants and microbes to secure their future

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Scientists call for more research into food grade corn breeding, production

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The varied shapes allow for healthy soil to have pores for air and water

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Research determines bioavailable nitrogen content of different biosolid products

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Research could bring new coffee varieties to market faster and improve yields.

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Crops like hazelnut, hops and mint add variety – and spice – to our lives

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Knowing how emissions are created can help reduce them

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Crops like mustard, cabbages, can help heal infected soils

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Participants in research are motivated by learning, teaching opportunities

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Groundbreaking tools and techniques can develop climate resilient wheat

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Plants are not passive actors in the soil environment

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Scientists recycle phosphorus by combining dairy and water treatment leftovers

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Having an odd number of chromosomes can produce sterile – and seedless fruit

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Prevent losses for garden and environmental health

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Improving cotton quality can have ramifications for $12B U.S. cotton trade industry

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In-soil placement of phosphorus can decrease phosphorus loss in snowmelt runoff

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Cover crop investments protect environment

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Understanding the role of compost

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CRISPR technique brings hope for greater food security

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Native fungi combinations show promise against aflatoxin

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Information to minimize risk from soil contaminants

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Research explores soil, fungi, phosphorus dynamics

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From fields of wheat to patio tomatoes, irrigation timing is key

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Irrigation water’s E. coli results can differ between labs, test types

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U.S., Japanese scientists team together for solutions

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Twin Cities research moves urban ag forward

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Getting your seeds to a healthy start

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International Space Station’s ECOSTRESS gathers plant data

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Mar. 11 marks the 8th anniversary of Japan’s Tohuku earthquake. The tsunami that followed led to the meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which spread radioactive materials throughout the area. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Mar. 1 blog explores the impact this has had on the farming village of Iitate, Japan.

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Soils all over the Earth’s surface are rigorously tested and managed. But what about soils that are down in the murky depths? Some scientists are working to get them the recognition and research they deserve.