HomePublicationsCSA NewsIssuesCSA News: Volume 68, Issue 3University of Arkansas Finishes First at Soil-Judging Contest March 30, 2023 The University of Arkansas finished first at the 2022 Region IV Soil-Judging Contest. From l to r: Jonathan Brye, Coach; Dr. Kris Brye, Lilly Stults, Lauren Gwaltney, and Katie Janson. The 2022 Region IV Soil-Judging Contest was hosted by Oklahoma State University on 20 October in Woodward, County OK. A total of 28 undergraduate students participated, representing six institutions throughout the region, including Texas Tech University, Oklahoma State University, Texas A&M University, Tarleton State University, West Texas A&M University, and the University of Arkansas.The University of Arkansas took first place overall and finished first in the team-judged pit portion of the contest. The team also had the first- and second-high individuals, Katie Janson and Jonathan Brye, respectively. West Texas A&M University took second place overall and had the second-place team pit. Tarleton University took third place overall and had the fifth-high individual, Courtney Thom.The University of Arkansas finished first at the 2022 Region IV Soil-Judging Contest. From l to r: Jonathan Brye, Coach; Dr. Kris Brye, Lilly Stults, Lauren Gwaltney, and Katie Janson.Text © . The authors. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Except where otherwise noted, images are subject to copyright. Any reuse without express permission from the copyright owner is prohibited.Share this: Related articles Lead the future of your Society September 9, 2026 Refining sample guidelines for soil health assessment September 8, 2026 SSSA hosts Congressional Soils Caucus briefing September 4, 2026 Recent articles Lead the future of your Society September 9, 2026 Refining sample guidelines for soil health assessment September 8, 2026 SSSA hosts Congressional Soils Caucus briefing September 4, 2026