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Division S-8 of the SSSA focuses upon manufacturing technology, additives, coating techniques, evaluation, and soil test analysis.
The 2008 annual meetings in Houston are fast approaching. Following are several items concerning the program and activities for Division S08 (Nutrient Management & Soil & Plant Analysis).
- Graduate Students can attend the Soil Testing & Plant Analysis Breakfast at a significantly discounted rate ($10 vs. $35). Division funds as well as contributions from the Soil and Plant Analysis Council (SPAC) will help support graduate students attending this activity. All graduate students with any interest in soil testing are strongly encouraged to attend and interact.
- Two Division S08 Symposia are scheduled which address current issues related to divisional interest:
- Soil Testing Requirements in an Increasingly Monitored Environment, Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 8:55 am
- Defining Success in Nutrient Management Plans, Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 8:55 am.
- Several other informative sessions in Division S08 are scheduled - a tentative schedule can be accessed with the following link: http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2008am/techprogram/D1216.HTM
- Leo M. Walsh Soil Fertility Distinguished Lecture, Tuesday, October 7, 2008: 3:00 PM
Dr. Liping Yang of the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning (IARRP), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), will speak about soil testing in China. - S08/S04 Joint Business Meeting, Tuesday, October 7, 2008: 4:00 pm
Please attend for an update on Division current and planned activities. We especially welcome your ideas and input regarding: - Nominations for Division incoming chair
- Suggestions for 2009 symposia
- Walsh Lectureship ideas
- Website needs and direction.
- The Division S08 officers feel there is a need for more communication and interaction for the benefit of all interested in the Division's focus. We ask for your ideas and participation to help us move forward.
We look forward to seeing you in Houston!
Randall Warden, 2008 Chair
260-483-4759
rwarden
algreatlakes.com
Thomas Thompson, 2008 Chair-Elect (2009 Chair)
806-742-2837
thomas.thompsonttu.edu
Richard Ferguson, Past Chair (2007 Chair)
402-472-1144
rfergusonunl.edu
Robert Mikkelsen, Div. S-8 Bd. Rep resentative.
Term: Nov 08 2007 - Dec 31 2010
4125 Sattui Court
Merced CA 95348 USA
Tel: 209-725-0382 Email: rmikkelsenipni.net