MayCSA News
The May issue of CSA News is online! Our cover story this month is on how creative practices and communication tools can help bridge the gaps among soil scientists, students, and the public.
Spent coffee grounds in sustainable agriculture
Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are organic wastes that generally end up in landfills. However, SCG have the potential to be used as a sustainable fertilizer and an amendment to improve soil health. It is a scalable, eco-friendly agricultural solution that has not received much attention.
Featured articles
Stream pathogenic bacteria levels rebound after wild pig control ends
New research reveals a rapid rebounding of wild pig populations, and associated pathogenic bacteria levels, in affected watersheds after control measures end. Water quality remediation may require ongoing population control efforts.
Water quality patterns and processes differ in two tidal systems
In coastal systems that are experiencing rapid population growth, increasing amounts of nitrogen in stormwater and wastewater threaten water quality. Focusing on two coastal systems with different tidal influences, scientists in North Carolina found that water quality patterns and processes differed.
Recent articles
Recent articles
NIFA competitive grant application update
Due to the delay in finalizing federal funding and the change in administrations, the release of requests for applications (RFAs) for NIFA competitive grants has been delayed. The ASA, CSSA, and SSSA Science Policy Office has heard that many NIFA competitive grant RFAs will be opening soon. Here's what we know.
Upcoming webinars in June 2025
We have some great webinars coming up in June. They are free to ASA, CSSA, SSSA members and certified professionals. Gain 1 CEU for each webinar!
2025 journal outstanding editors, reviewers
We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year's Editor's Citation for Excellence for reviewers and associate editors for our journals.
House passes budget reconciliation
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill, which now heads to the U.S. Senate where its future is uncertain. Learn how the Societies and its members may be impacted.
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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