Rewriting the rules for water use in the High Plains
The July issue of CSA News is online! This month's cover story examines local approaches to slow down groundwater depletion in the U.S. High Plains.
USDA releases reorganization plan
On Thursday, July 24, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, announced the reorganization plans for USDA. The plan would transfer more than half of 4,600-person Washington-area staff to five locations around the country and close a number of key USDA offices in the capital region.
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Congress moves forward in annual funding process, protects federal research
Over the past several weeks, Congress has been moving forward with the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) appropriations process. Appropriations is the process through which Congress allocates funding to government programs, including federal research programs. In May, President Trump proposed major funding cuts for most federal research programs in his FY26 Budget Request. However so far, Congress has largely rejected these proposed cuts, holding research funding steady.
August offers an opportunity to advocate for science
Tips and strategies for making your voice heard during the congressional recess
Research institutions in the United States, undeniably, cannot work at their full capacity without funding from the federal government. But recent proposed cuts to federal programs leave some Society members concerned about their ability to run their research programs in the upcoming future. CSA News sat down with Julie McClure, a scientist and agricultural policy expert who works with Torrey Advisory Group and the Societies, to discuss how ASA, CSSA, and SSSA members can advocate for their work during the upcoming August congressional recess.
Recent articles
Recent articles
Water use in turfgrass the focus of a new collection of papers
A new collection of 30 papers published in Crop, Forage, & Turfgrass Management brings together research on turfgrass water conservation. These wide-ranging papers cover topics from crop coefficients and evapotranspiration, drought tolerance and recovery, irrigation strategies, soil surfactants, species use, technology, water quality, and more.
Intergenerational connections to enrich family life, communities, and farmland
What transforms a space into a place of meaning and connection? Increasingly, the answer lies in the relationships that span across generations. In agriculture, where ties between people and land run deep, these connections enrich family life, strengthen community, and support long-term farmland stewardship.
Inclusive mentoring in STEM
Dr. Karina Vielma and the culture shift towards belonging and mutual growth
At the 2024 Annual Meeting of ASA, CSSA, and SSSA (now known as CANVAS), Dr. Karina Vielma, Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio, delivered a powerful keynote during the DEI Summit titled, “Inclusive Mentoring in STEM: Empowering Our Future.” Her talk was a deeply personal call to reimagine mentoring as a transformative relationship that recognizes and nurtures the whole person.
Science explained
One of the great features of our new site is our "Science Explained" section where we bridge the gap between our sciences and society, explaining key concepts and research in language that is easy to understand by all, including those without formal scientific training. Visit us each week as we continue to add more sections and content.
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