Welcome to the new CSA News site
The new site currently features articles from 2024 and 2025. Content from past years will be added soon and new content will post each week.
Science meets policy at Congressional Visits Day
During Congressional Visits Day, held February 26 this year, Society members and CCAs participated in more than 80 visits with lawmakers and their staff in Washington, DC. The primary message was that USDA research is vital to a secure and vibrant food and ag system in the United States.
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William Jury receives Kirkham Gold Medal honors
William A. Jury is the third recipient of the prestigious Don and Betty Kirkham Soil Physics Gold Medal. The medal commemorates the unexcelled career achievement of those most extraordinary individuals throughout the world who have uniquely contributed to soil physics.
AI and agriculture—how undergrads are exploring new frontiers
Could generative AI be a tool to help agriculture students perform tasks typically left to professional programmers? Find out in the latest "Down to Earth," a series breaking down and explaining recent food and farming research for readers of all backgrounds, including those without formal scientific training.
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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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