Science policy

From l to r: Reps. Brad Finstad (MN) and Jim Costa (CA), co-chairs of the Congressional Soils Caucus, along with Dr. Aaron Daigh (SSSA President), Dr. Cristine Morgan (Chief Scientific Officer of the Soil Health Institute), and Dr. Newell Kitchen (owner and founder of AGES).

SSSA hosts Congressional Soils Caucus briefing

September 4, 2026

Photo by Peggy Greb (USDA-ARS).

Federal agencies announce new opportunities in weed management research, pesticide policy

August 21, 2026

U.S. capitol.

Congress' last legislative moves before August recess

August 10, 2026

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Senate moving forward with Farm Bill 2.0

August 3, 2026

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USDA and NSF launch new AI research initiatives under the Genesis Mission

July 24, 2026

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Make a plan to vote on November 3

July 20, 2026

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ASA, CSSA, and SSSA oppose proposed changes to federal funding management

July 14, 2026

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USEPA launches innovation challenge to advance alternatives to crop desiccants

July 2, 2026

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Senate releases farm bill draft as emergency aid proposal emerges

June 26, 2026

Administration proposes sweeping changes to federal grantmaking

Administration proposes sweeping changes to federal grantmaking

June 25, 2026

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