HomePublicationsCSA NewsIssuesCSA News: Volume 70, Issue 8Science at risk: How federal research cuts threaten agricultural policy August 15, 2025 ASA, CSSA, and SSSA held a webinar on August 13 that focused on the impacts of recent and proposed budget cuts to the research arms of federal agencies. These changes have critical implications for science-based policy development, implementation, and the overall research capacity in agronomy, crop science, and soil science. Our panelists reviewed the state of the situation and how it has impacted them and their organizations from academic and private-sector positions. If you missed the live webinar, you can still view the recorded version.Want more policy news?Bookmark our Science Policy page to say up to date on the latest developments in DC. 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 Arnall receives Excellence in Extension Award October 16, 2026 USDA announces specialty crop funding October 16, 2026 Call for papers: special sections on cover crops, soil system modeling October 15, 2026 Recent articles Arnall receives Excellence in Extension Award October 16, 2026 USDA announces specialty crop funding October 16, 2026 Call for papers: special sections on cover crops, soil system modeling October 15, 2026