HomePublicationsCSA NewsIssuesCSA News: Volume 71, Issue 5You can help put soil on the agenda of Congress April 27, 2026 The Congressional Soils Caucus is a way for members of Congress to learn about the critical role soil plays in bolstering our nation's security and health. This group, inactive since 2022, has recently been restarted. Learn how you can help to jump-start this educational bridge for members of Congress.Congress needs to be aware of the critical role soil plays in bolstering our nation's security and health. The Congressional Soils Caucus is a way for members of Congress to learn about how soils intersect with their work. This group, inactive since 2022, has recently been restarted. You can help jump-start this educational bridge for members of Congress. As constituents, your voice is the most effective tool to bring this issue back to the DC agenda. Our request is straightforward: Reach out to your member of Congress and ask them to join the Congressional Soils Caucus.Please visit our website to identify your representative and utilize our provided scripts to contact their office. Your direct outreach demonstrates the real-world impact of soil science to those who represent you. Learn more More science policy Back to 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 Mandadi named director of Texas A&M AgriLife center at Weslaco June 11, 2026 Improving hemp yield and fiber quality through regenerative organic systems June 10, 2026 Breeding alfalfa cultivars with high yield in acidic and aluminum-rich soils June 10, 2026 Recent articles Mandadi named director of Texas A&M AgriLife center at Weslaco June 11, 2026 Breeding alfalfa cultivars with high yield in acidic and aluminum-rich soils June 10, 2026 Societies join broad coalition raising concerns to Congress over USDA restructuring June 9, 2026