Soil Science Society of America
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The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is a progressive international scientific society that fosters the transfer of knowledge and practices to sustain global soils. Based in Madison, WI, and founded in 1936, SSSA is the professional home for 6,000+ members and 800+ certified professionals dedicated to advancing the field of soil science. The Society provides information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, forestry, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management, urban uses, mining and reclamation, and across many closely related scientific disciplines and applied fields.
SSSA supports its members and certified professionals by providing quality research-based publications, educational programs, certifications, and science policy initiatives via a Washington, DC office. Founded in 1936, SSSA celebrated the International Year of Soils in 2015. Source
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| Country | United States of America |
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The world’s largest scientific societies for agronomic, crop, and soil scientists host CANVAS this November. This meeting convenes thousands of researchers to share the latest developments in their field. Held from November 9-12, 2025 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, CANVAS is expected to feature more than 3,000 scientific abstracts covering a wide variety of disciplines. The meeting is hosted by the Madison, Wis.
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MADISON, Wis. — Matt Montgomery, an agronomy education leader from central Illinois, is the International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year. Montgomery shows a deep commitment to advancing agricultural knowledge and supporting producers using science-based solutions. “My guiding principles include the golden and silver rules—To treat others the way we wish to be treated and that we are obligated to hand our industry and world off to the next generation better than we found it,” he said.
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MADISON, WI — The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America will host a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. (CT), “Leveraging the Societies for Networking and Connection.” This free webinar explores how professionals in agronomy, crop science, and soil science can utilize these societies to build valuable relationships, collaborate on research, and advance their careers.
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For Immediate Release Oct. 23, 2024 New Agreements Streamline Technical Service Provider Certification Process Agronomists, Soil Scientists Certified by ASA, SSSA Now Qualified to Provide NRCS Services WASHINGTON, D.C. —The American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America have partnered with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to streamline the process for certified agronomists and soil scientists to address the shortage of NRCS technical service providers.
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What affects how well soil holds water? There are several factors that affect how well soil can hold water August 1, 2023 - Since the beginning of agriculture, people have recognized that a sufficient water supply is essential for crop production. The capacity of soil to store and supply water for plant growth is a fundamental agroecosystem service. It also is a soil health indicator.
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July 24, 2023 – Did you know about the new world of drones that help produce each bite of your meal? The July 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food Blog looks at how drones are being used in crop science. According to blogger Filipe Matias, drone advancements and lower costs have helped drones become more common in the daily activities of crop science research. They can replace the hard work of walking through fields, taking measurements, and identifying problems.
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What are soil pores? The different sizes and shapes of pores support many services in soils that ultimately benefit nature and humans Soil pores are the spaces between Earth’s solid pieces (rocks, sands, silts, clays, and organic matter). Some pores are isolated and surrounded by solids on all sides, like a trapped bubble. Most pores are connected to each other and form pathways reaching far into the Earth.
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ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Announce Record-Breaking Numbers for Submissions for 2023 International Annual Meeting The surge in submissions suggests a new attendance record is likely for the upcoming 2023 International Annual Meeting Madison, WI, June 30, 2023 - The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) are thrilled to announce a record number of abstract submissions for their 2023 International Annual Meeting, to be...
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Most people rarely think of the thousands, if not millions, of living things they step on every day. Soil mesofauna are the tiny arthropods that live beneath our feet, ranging in size from 100µm to 2mm, which is comparable to a grain of salt. The Soil Science Society of America’s (SSSA) June 1st Soils Matter blog explores how soil microarthropods impact soil processes that affect crop production.
Blazing a Trail, Building a Legacy: The Extraordinary Life of Rosalind Morris
May 31, 2023 - Denice Rackley Rosalind Morris led an extraordinary life that ended 26 Mar. 2022, just shy of her 102 birthday. Her legacy lives on, not just through her scientific and professional accomplishments, but also thanks to a generous donation she made to the Agronomic Science Foundation (ASF), the philanthropic arm of ASA, CSSA, and SSSA.