Society Science
Positive Perceptions from a Young American Farmer
A student shares how he is compelled to return to the family farm after college. Read more in the Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education.
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Biotechnology vs. Sustainability: What Do Students Think?
Agricultural producers, industry, and the research community, as well as the general public, have shown much interest in both biotechnology and sustainability in recent years.
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 Smithsonian Soils Exhibition
- 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."
- Consider a year-end gift to support the traveling tour of the Smithsonain Soils Exhibition. Learn More | Donation Form
- 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)>>
Headlines
40 countries face food shortages worldwide
FAO Newsroom 09/10/2006
Liberian forestry sector emerges after 14 years of conflict and mismanagement
FAO Newsroom 05/10/2006
Mars Rover Visits Crater
NY Times - Science 10/08/2006
UCR Receives Grant to Study Ecology-Evolution
EurekAlert Agriculture 10/06/2006
World Bank Connects with CGIAR in Nairobi
CIMMYT 09/28/2006
Academies Encourages U.S. Competitiveness
National Academies 09/28/2006
Tropics Source of Much of World's Biodiversity
EurekAlert Earth Science 10/05/2006
German Environment Prize Awarded
EurekAlert Earth Science 10/06/2006
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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)>>
- Have a special session idea? Apply for Z-series funding by Jan. 6. View Info >>
- Abstract submission site opens Feb. 17 and closes May 5. Learn More >>
More News at www.acsmeetings.org
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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