From asphalt to ecosystem
Students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison are partnering with ASA, CSSA, and SSSA to transform their asphalt-heavy headquarters in Fitchburg, WI into a science-based model of green infrastructure that better reflects the Societies’ sustainability values. Through hands-on soil testing, spatial mapping, and ecological design, the project is turning stormwater challenges into an opportunity for education, ecosystem restoration, and long-term community impact.
Turning science into policy: An interview with Dr. Beau Badon
Each year, ASA, CSSA, and SSSA select a Ph.D.-level Society member to spend a year in Washington, DC, working for a member of Congress or a congressional committee as a Congressional Science Fellow. In this article, the 2025–2026 Congressional Science Fellow, Dr. Beau Badon, shares how his experience working for Sen. Michael Bennet (D) of Colorado has shaped his career and broadened his understanding of science in policy.
Applications for the 2026–2027 Congressional Science Fellowship are open through April 30. Learn more.
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Playing the long game: Reflections from Capitol Hill
This month, SSSA President Aaron Daigh reflects on his experience at Congressional Visits Day (CVD) in Washington, DC last month and, more broadly, on the relationship between how scientists and legislators think and why that gives him hope in the long run.
Classroom to career: Gaurav Jha
Our Classroom to Career series spotlights members who began as students and grew into thriving professionals. This installment features member Gaurav Jha, who shares his experience creating lifelong colleagues through the Societies and gives graduate students tips on how to make the most out of their degree.
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Down to Earth
Our Down to Earth section publishes food, farming, and environmental 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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ASA, CSSA, and SSSA advocate for federal research programs
February is usually the unofficial start of the annual federal budget process and ASA, CSSA, and SSSA have been leading efforts to support increased funding for research programs across the federal government. Learn how.
Soil K-bearing minerals: Key sources of plant-available potassium
Potassium in soil exists in forms that plants can use immediately or that are slowly released from minerals, providing an important long-term nutrient source for crops. A study of 322 soils in Japan found that different extraction methods target different mica minerals, showing that soil parent material determines both the amount of slowly available potassium and how it appears in soil tests, improving the ability to estimate long-term soil fertility.
Celebrating membership milestones
We recognize, congratulate, and thank the following members of ASA, CSSA, and SSSA who reached the following milestones over the last year (March 2025 through February 2026): 70, 60, 50, 40, and 30 years of membership. Thank you for your continuing dedication, service, and commitment to excellence.
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