Soil carbon is essential for soil health as it enhances soil structure, fuels microbial activity, improves fertility by providing nutrients, and increases resilience to environmental stresses. Carbon sequestration, the process of capturing and storing atmospheric CO₂ in the soil, helps minimize net CO₂ emissions from agriculture that contribute to climate change. 

This special collection brings together recent articles in CSA News that focus on soil carbon, highlighting the underlying science and beneficial management practices.