HomePublicationsCSA NewsIssuesCSA News: Volume 70, Issue 11Help shape science policy at Congressional Visits DayAwards now open to attend the 2026 event October 9, 2025 The next Congressional Visits Day will be held Feb. 24–25, 2026. Members interested in science advocacy can apply for an award to attend. Selected participants will receive fully funded travel and lodging. Scientists, students, and certified professionals play a vital role in advocating for food, agriculture, and natural resources research. Each year, ASA, CSSA, and SSSA members have the chance to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to demonstrate the value and impact of scientific research funding.The next Congressional Visits Day will be held February 24–25, 2026. Members interested in science advocacy can apply through the Excellence in Advocacy Award or the Future Leaders in Science Award. Selected participants will receive fully funded travel and lodging to attend. Apply now More science policy Back to current issue 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 October webinars: A biostimulant approach to yield—and more October 5, 2026 Soil carbon distinguished from pedogenesis and management October 2, 2026 Meet your new working groups: The first Grassroots Awards September 30, 2026 Recent articles October webinars: Career lessons from women leaders—and more October 5, 2026 Meet your new working groups: The first Grassroots Awards September 30, 2026 Forest residue biochar September 30, 2026