Society Science
Soil Carbon Storage is Not Always Influenced by Tillage Practices
Although moldboard plowing combined with mineral nitrogen fertilization can lead to decreased organic carbon stocks in the soil surface relative to no-till, this effect is cancelled when the whole profile is considered.
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Ultra-fine Coatings on Sediment Grains Influence Nitrate and Sulfate Storage in Soil
Vadose zone scientists examine how this thin, complex mineral layer on sediment grains can influence groundwater quality even years after fertilizer application.
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 Smithsonian Soils Exhibition
- Celebrate Soil Stewardship Week, "Dig It! The Secrets of Soil," April 26-May 3, sponsored by SSSA, National Association of Conservation Districts, and Smithsonian Institution. Learn More >>
- The Smithsonian's Natural History Museum has posted the "Chef's Challenge" and the "Secret Ingredient" online -- two of the videos featured in the Dig It! exhibition. View Videos >>
- An interactive greenhouse gas calculator will be added to the soils exhibition for museum visitors to learn more about wise soil management choices. Read CSA News story >>
Society News
Annual Report Online
The ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2008 Annual Report is now available online. As part of our commitment to conserve resources, we are not printing the report this year. The Annual Report provides a look aback on the accomplishments of each Society, a review of the activities of our programs and services, and a look forward to 2009. View the Annual Report (PDF) >>
Scientists Inaugurate GlobalSoilMap.net
SSSA President Paul Bertsch was joined by Pedro Sanchez, Jeffrey Sachs, and others at Columbia University on Feb 17 to formally inaugurate GlobalSoilMap.net. The project will digitally map the Earth's soils, with work already begun in sub-Saharan Africa. Bertsch provided remarks about the global impact of GlobalSoilMap.net. Read the Earth Institute's Press Release | Read the March CSA News cover story
photo by Deborah Seiler
Gore Highlights Seeds, Agronomy in AAAS Keynote
As the keynote speaker on Feb. 13 at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting in Chicago, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore called on scientists to use their expertise to push for changes in energy and environmental policies. He also spoke of seeds and agronomy in his speech, saying, "When our nation was founded . . . there was easy accessibility . . . to the latest knowledge about seeds and agronomy and the sciences of the day." He then spoke of the current divide between politics and science, and urged scientists to get involved in policy.
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Call for Nominations: Awards & Scholarships
ASA, CSSA, and SSSA invite nominations for their 2009 Awards and Scholarships. There are dozens of awards to honor individuals who excel in the lab, field, classroom, and community; and student scholarships reward up-and-coming talent. The deadlines are March 24 for nominations and March 31 for reference letters. Learn More>>
Annual Meetings News
More News at www.acsmeetings.org
March CSA News posted
Read the March issue of CSA News online for the latest news, including:
- First detailed digital map of Africa's soils could help boost food production;
- Digital field photography tips; and
- SSSA launches K-12 educator workshops.
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