Welcome to the web site of the United States Consortium of Soil Science Associations (USCSSA).

The USCSSA is a framework established to promote national communication and coordination between soils societies and associations. The ultimate goal is for these groups to excel in sharing information and working together in promoting common goals, objectives, and activities.

A New Framework for Communicating and Networking

Printed May 2003

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Hemingway's Tribute to Soil

By Henry Mount,
Retired soil scientist,
Natural Resources Conservation Service,
US Department of Agriculture

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Posted 06/19/06

Smithsonian Soils Traveling Exhibit

The first National outing for the Smithsonian Soils Traveling Exhibit entitled "Dig It - The Secrets of Soil" will be featured at the Durham Museum in Omaha, Nebraska beginning October through December 26, 2010. Below are three recent articles about the excellent opportunity to attend this outstanding soils educational exhibit.

• from the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
• from the Durham Museum: Omaha, Nebraska
• from the Soil Science Society of America

Minnesota Association of Professional Soil Scientists (MAPSS)

• 2009 Winter Technical & Business Meeting
• The Auger (Fall 2009)

Professional Soil Classifiers of Iowa

• Newsletter (posted 03/01/10)