Society Science
Organic Soils Continue to Acidify Despite Reduction in Acidic Deposition
Recent Research published in the January–February issue of Soil Science Society of America Journal shows that soil acidification poses a continuing threat to the health of forests in the northeastern United States.
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Soil Maps Generate Reliable Quaternary Geologic Map
Soil scientists integrate the powerful SSURGO database, GIS, and geologic attributes to expand its use to other disciplines.
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 Smithsonian Soils Exhibition
- Vote "Dig It! The Secrets of Soil" as your favorite exhibit at the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum's Facebook poll.
- Patrick Drohan, Pat Megonigal, and John Havlin received the President's Citation, "for outstanding service and recognition for invaluable enthusiasm, dedication, and contributions to help raise the public awareness of soils through the Smithsonian Soils Exhibition, Dig It! The Secrets of Soil."
- A state proclamation was recently passed by the Nebraska state legislature and signed by Governor Dave Heineman that recognizes "the inclusion of the Holdrege, NE soil into the Smithsonian Natural History Museum." View Proclamation>>
- "An Experience of a Lifetime," is the first-person account of the Smithsonian's soils exhibit opening, written by Jim Culver, retired USDA-NRCS soil scientist, for The Auger, the newsletter of the Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists. Read the Article(PDF)>>
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Scientist Names Top 5 Invasive Plants Threatening Southern Forests
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2008 JNRLSE Available Now
Interested in the latest teaching ideas in the life sciences, natural resources, and agriculture? Get your print edition of the 2008 Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, available for the first time without a subscription. Buy your copy today at www.societystore.org
Annual Meetings News
- Learn more about the topics or "footprints" of this year's theme, "Footprints in the Landscape: Sustainability through Plant and Soil Sciences." Read More (PDF)>>
- Abstract submission site opens Feb. 17 and closes May 5. Learn More >>
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January CSA News posted
Read the January issue of CSA News online for the latest news, including:
- New research shows that dry beans prevent mammary cancer;
- Highlights from the 2008 Joint Annual Meeting; and
- Where have all the soils students gone?
VZJ Special Section: Vadose Zone Modeling
Discover the rapidly growing importance of vadose zone modeling, with our VZJ Special Section: Vadose Zone Modeling. This 286-page, softbound publication features a compilation of articles to encompass HYDRUS (2D/3D), STOMP, and more. Order today for $32 (member price): order online, by phone 608-268-4960 or email books soils.org. More Info >>
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