Presidents messages

Before Congressional Visits Day, Society members, Certifed Crop Advisers (CCAs), and staff first attended a well-planned training day to learn about effective advocacy strategies.

Advocating for Continued Federal Support of Agricultural Research, Teaching, and Extension

May 1, 2023

With an unrestricted gift from the estate of Dr. Sarah Lingle, the Agronomic Science Founda- tion (ASF) started a $250,000 “IDEAS” fund (a-s-f.org/asf-ideasfund) to financially support initiatives advancing DEI, including those at the Annual Meeting. This photo is from the Diversity Summit held at the 2022 Annual Meeting in Baltimore.

Continuing our Work to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

April 1, 2023

ASA wishes to place workforce development as a pillar of our next strategy ASA wishes to place workforce development as a pillar of our next stra- tegic plan, which will be developed through consultation with mem- bers, communities, divisions, and partners within and outside of the Societies. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock/Chalermphon.

Planting Seeds for the Profession of Agronomy

April 1, 2023

ASA provides numerous ways for members to be effective, lifelong communicators, such as participating in communities, presenting at the Annual Meeting, and publishing research. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock/auremar.

Be a Lifelong Communicator: Consider These Three Activities

February 27, 2023

Richard Harris, veteran National Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent, gave the opening keynote at the 2022 Annual Meeting in Baltimore.

Strategically Planning Our Future, Together

January 13, 2023

Awards elevate and recognize the contributions of our members. Here 2022 CSSA President Marilyn Warburton (right) presents Rajev Varshney with the CSSA 2022 International Crop Science Award.

The Importance of Awards for CSSA

January 1, 2023

Digital agriculture is emerging as one of the best strategies to de- tect what the crop needs and deliver the right amount of water, nutrients, and other inputs to the crop at the right time and in the right place. Here two lab technicians install a soil water potential sensor in the ground. Photo by Sayantan Sarkar.

More Will Be Asked of Agriculture in 2023 and Beyond

January 1, 2023

Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock/sulit.photos.

Resolutions for Any Time of the Year

January 1, 2023

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