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Educational Webinars

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Educational webinars keep members abreast on current research, knowledge sharing, and provide certified professionals with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain their credentials and gain professional development. Registration is open to all and free for members and certified professionals.

Registration for a webinar includes access to the live broadcast and a link to a recording of the webinar. The recording link will be emailed to you and will remain available approximately one week from the scheduled date. This link will be valid for 30 days and can only be used by the registrant. 

Live webinars are FREE to ASA, CSSA, SSSA members and Certified Professionals. For non-members, each webinar costs $65.

Precision Agriculture 2.0 From Sensors to Soil Health: New Textbook Release

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central

Join us for a webinar exploring the second edition of Precision Agriculture Basics, a fully updated textbook covering the latest advances in the field. We'll discuss the four key topics from the book:

  1. Improving agricultural efficiency through precision technologies
  2. Overcoming adoption barriers for machine learning (ML) and precision farming tools
  3. Strategies for pest, disease, and weed management
  4. Soil health and its role in precision farming

Precision agriculture is evolving fast. This webinar gives you a first look at the ideas and strategies behind the newly updated Precision Agriculture Basics, straight from the authors. Whether you teach, research, or work in the field, you'll leave with practical insight into where the industry is headed. 

Speakers:
David Clay - Editor-in-Chief American Society of Agronomy, SD Endowed Corn Utilization Council Chair Precision Farming, Distinguished Professor in Soil BioGeochemistry Agronomy, Horticulture, & Plant Sci, South Dakota University
Skye Brugler - Research Associate I, Agronomy, Horticulture, & Plant Sci, South Dakota University

Moderator:
Richard Easby - ASA, CSSA, and SSSA

CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Precision Agriculture
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings

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Mixed Cover Crops in Corn-Soybean Systems: Examining Soil Health, Input Efficiency and Yield

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central

This webinar explores how mixed cover crop systems influence soil fertility and input efficiency in corn–soybean rotations. Drawing from long-term irrigated trials in Arkansas led by Dr. Trenton Roberts at University of Arkansas, participants will learn how species selection, blend composition, and management strategies impact soil health and yield outcomes over time. The session will highlight key findings from irrigated systems, where cover crops often drive cost savings through reduced irrigation, fertilizer, and pesticide inputs.

Speaker:
Dr. Trenton Roberts, Professor, (CSES)-Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas

Moderator:
Sumita Sen, PhD Student, Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, The Ohio State University

CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Soil & Water Management
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings

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Organic Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central

This webinar examines the standards governing organic crop integrity from harvest through storage and transportation, covering approved handling practices, contamination prevention, and the regulatory intersection between organic and food safety requirements. 

Speakers:
Sara Runkel, M.S., Local Food Program Director, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Organic
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings

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AI Tools and Applications in Agricultural Research

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central

Artificial intelligence (AI) has integrated into day-to-day research activities across disciplines. AI is being used in wide range of agricultural research for data analysis workflows, predictive modelling, machine learning, image analysis, visualization, scientific communication and more. Whether you are new to AI or looking to expand your existing skills, join us for an exciting webinar exploring practical AI tools and real-world applications that can streamline your research workflow and enhance productivity. This webinar will feature two professionals whose research is primarily focused on precision agriculture and applications of AI in agriculture. Students, early-career professionals, faculty, industry professionals, and anyone interested in leveraging AI to advance agricultural research are encouraged to register.

Speakers:
Dr. Dwarika Bhattarai, Research Assistant II, South Dakota State University 

Moderator: 
Comfort Adegbenro, ASA, CSSA, SSSA Member

CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Precision Ag
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings

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The Confidence Journey: Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Women Leaders

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central

This engaging panel brings together women leaders from different sectors to share their personal journeys toward leadership, confidence, and professional growth. Each speaker will begin with a short presentation focused on pivotal moments in their career, including both successes and setbacks, and the lessons learned along their journeys. The session will continue with a moderated panel discussion exploring self-advocacy, assertiveness, and the strategies women leaders use to build confidence, navigate challenges, communicate their value, and step into new opportunities.

"The Confidence Journey: Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness for Women Leaders" is the second webinar in the 2026 Stepping into Your Power series hosted by the ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Women in Science Committee. Attendees will gain practical knowledge, relatable perspectives, and actionable ideas for growing as leaders in their own careers. All are welcome to join this candid conversation and learn from the experiences of accomplished women across diverse professional paths. This webinar is sponsored by the Women in Science Committee.

Speakers:
Megan Dickens, Bayer Crop Sciences
Dr. Diane Rowland, University of Maine

Moderator:
Aline de Camargo Santos, 2026 Chair of the Women in Science Committee

CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Professional Development
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings

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Policy in Motion: Get informed, involved, and connected at Science Societies

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central

Stay up to date on the latest federal policy developments affecting food and agriculture and learn how ASA, CSSA, and SSSA are advancing science-based advocacy. This webinar will provide updates on the Societies' Science Policy Committee, including current Farm Bill activity and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rules, while highlighting opportunities for members to engage in advocacy and professional development.

Speakers:
Julie McClure, PhD, Vice-President at Torrey Advisory Group

Moderator:
Luther Smith, Chief Administrative Officer, ASA, CSSA, SSSA

CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Professional Development
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings

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The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) host a series of webinars to highlight the work of authors published in our journals, and are free to view on our YouTube channel. Explore the various playlists.