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.
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Interested in being a guest speaker and presenting to share the science and inspire new ideas. Let us help you plan a webinar!
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Conference Ready: Getting the most from Conferences as Students and Early Career Professionals
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM Central
Are you preparing to attend a major conference like the CANVAS annual meeting? Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate student, or early career professional, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies to make the most of your conference experience. We’ll discuss how to navigate event schedules, make the most of networking opportunities, and confidently approach sessions and activities tailored to your interests and career goals.
Speaker:
Dr. Sara Vero, Dept. of Land Sciences, South East Technological University, Co. Waterford, Ireland
CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Professional Development
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings
Soybean Genomics: Progress, Challenges, and Strategic Priorities
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central
This webinar will discuss the current state and future priorities of soybean genomics research including the progress in genomic resources and gene discovery, the importance of germplasm and mutant populations, and strategies for training the next generation of scientists.
Speaker:
Robert Stupar, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota
CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Crop Management
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings
Agroecology & Urban Systems
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM Central
Join us for an engaging discussion exploring the intersection of agroecology and urban ecosystems. This webinar will highlight how diverse urban food systems from home gardens to community farms contribute to biodiversity, conservation, and cultural ecosystem services in city environments. We’ll introduce a range of urban agroecological practices, including the use of polycultures in small spaces, urban agroforestry, and community engagement. Speakers will examine how agroecology can address challenges such as land access, equity, and food security while enriching urban life. This session also introduces a Call for Papers for an upcoming special issue of Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems (UARFS) focused on agroecology in urban settings.
Speakers:
John Taylor - MLA, PhD, Associate Professor of Agroecology, Coordinator, Undergraduate program in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, Department of Plant Sciences and Entomology, University of Rhode Island
Chandelle Wilson - Youth and Education Programs Manager for the Southside Community Land Trust, a leading urban agriculture service provider in Rhode Island
CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Sustainability
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings
Emerging Research on Environmental Challenges: Grad Student Research Spotlight
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Central
Join us for a special webinar showcasing innovative environmental research from emerging scientists. Three graduate students will present their work on pressing challenges, from the risks that PFAS “forever chemicals” pose to crop production to the use of hyperspectral and multi-omics technologies to study nitrogen status and drought tolerance.
Speakers:
Bruno Scheffer, Purdue University
Ravi Seelam, University of Georgia
Ariana Lazo, Purdue University
Moderator:
Chris Barron, Purdue University
CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Crop Management
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings
From Discovery to Startup: Empowering Scientist Entrepreneurs
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM-12:30PM Central
Online Workshop
Are you a scientist wondering what’s next after your PhD? Join Dr. Fatma Kaplan, CEO of Pheronym and an accomplished scientist-entrepreneur, for an interactive workshop designed to broaden your career horizons. Discover how to leverage your research skills and scientific expertise to create impact beyond the traditional academic path.
Price:
$75/non-member
$35/member, professional development
$20/students
Feeding Crops for Higher Yields
Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2025
Time: 1:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central
Join Yara's Markus Braaten as he delves into the pivotal role micronutrients and biostimulants play in a complete crop nutrition program. Together, micronutrients and biostimulants can enable crops to surpass their current yield limitations through improved nutrient uptake, water use efficiency, resistance to stress, and more. This webinar is sponsored by Yara North America.
Speakers:
Markus, Braaten, Market Development Manager, Digital Agronomy, Yara North America
CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Nutrient Management
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings
Measuring GHGs in Arkansas Rice Fields: effects of different water management practices and soil texture gradient
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central
This webinar will discuss a Field to Market project that aims to quantify the impact of rice water management practices and soil clay content on CH₄ and N2O emissions in Arkansas rice systems, thereby supporting the development of sustainable, climate-smart agriculture.
Speakers:
Taiwo Osoko, University of Arkansas
Beatriz Moreno Garcia, University of Arkansas
Austin Pearce, Field to Market
CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Soil & Water Management
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings
Understanding the Soil Health Cycle: A Framework for Action
Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM Central
In this webinar, we’ll present a conceptual framework on the Soil Health Cycle, which explores the many interdependent and interconnected factors and actors involved in reaching true soil health. We’ll also highlight key research gaps and feedback loops that can help or hinder progress.
Speaker:
Bijesh Maharjan, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mike McDonald, Producer and Board Member of Nebraska Soil Health Coalition
CEUs:
CCA/CPAg: 1.0 Soil & Water Management
CPSS/CPSC: 1.0 Professional Meetings
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Interested in being a guest speaker and presenting to share the science and inspire new ideas. Let us help you plan a webinar!
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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.