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September 18, 2026

Building connections that build careers

Scientific success depends on more than technical expertise. Three agricultural scientists share practical lessons on mentorship, communication, collaboration, and adaptability, and explain how strong professional relationships can shape careers from graduate school through industry leadership.

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September 18, 2026

Senate Ag Committee advances farm bill

On September 16, the Senate Agriculture Committee was able to advance the farm bill out of committee. Th next step would be a vote on the bill by the full Senate, but partisan disagreements over nutrition assistance and a consolidated congressional calendar before the midterm election make this unlikely.

September 17, 2026

SSSA career connections: Lily Kile

What’s it like to choose a career in soil science? Find out directly from soil scientists themselves in our new "SSSA Career Connections" video series. This month, we feature Lily Kile, Licensed Soil Scientist and Founder of Tennessee Soil Science.

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September 10, 2026

Beef—it’s what’s for dinner, thanks to carbon

How this critical element connects every step of livestock production

Life as we know it wouldn’t be possible without carbon. Despite this, do you ever actively think about this critical element? Carbon is in almost everything on our planet, including what we eat. In this article, we will dive into how carbon is involved in every step of livestock production. 

This article is adapted from a series that originally was published in The Carolina Cattle Connection. It is a part of our Down to Earth series, which breaks down and explains food, farming, and environmental sciences for readers of all backgrounds, including those without formal scientific training.

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