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.
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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Video series celebrates Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, we will feature a series of videos showcasing the impact of women across the sciences—women who are changing the world, one project at a time. Check out the first one in the series.
Request for proposals: 2026 National Indicators Report Biodiversity Chapter
Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture is requesting proposals for expert authors to develop the biodiversity chapter of its 2026 National Indicators Report, which evaluates environmental outcomes across U.S. commodity agriculture. The selected researchers will conduct a comprehensive scientific review of biodiversity trends and impacts related to crop production and assess a proposed new biodiversity metric with proposals due Mar. 20, 2026.
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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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Crops & Soils magazine seeking a Central/Southern Great Plains Editor
Crops & Soils magazine is seeking a Central/Southern Great Plains Editor to join our board this year. If you are located in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, or New Mexico and are passionate about getting the best research-based practices down to the farm level, this may be a great fit for you!
Plant-based proteins: Good for you and the planet
Plant-based proteins like pulses and legumes offer major health and environmental benefits, but the industry relies on too few crop species and needs greater investment and diversification to meet growing global demand sustainably. Advances in breeding, genetics, and food processing are unlocking opportunities to improve protein quality, reduce anti-nutritional factors, and create better-tasting, affordable products for a more resilient food system.
Connections: A life in viticulture with Dr. Paul Skinner
In this episode of the "Connections" series of the Field, Lab, Earth podcast, Dr. Paul Skinner discusses his career in viticulture and his time as a member of the Soil Science Society of America.
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