CSREES Soils Program

[IN FOCUS] NIFA-Nominated Scientist McNear wins Presidential Early Career Award.

27 Jan 2010 20:38:13 GMT

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010 - University of Kentucky researcher David McNear received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) today for his research in soil science, which was funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). McNear was honored for his outstanding research in improving our understanding of how pasture management impacts soil quality, productivity and sustainability of tall fescue pastures and livestock grazing operations in the Eastern United States and for teaching and outreach to both the scientific and lay communities. “By helping us understand how soil microbial communities impact larger ecosystems, greenhouse gas fluxes, and movement of nutrients and toxic substances through the soil, David’s work is generating knowledge about soil science and production agriculture critical to improving the productivity and sustainability of American agriculture,” said Roger Beachy, NIFA director. “The microbial community is one of the least-understood components of the agroecosystem, and David’s research opens a wide window on this important set of players.” PECASE nominees are selected for their innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology. Nominees show exceptional potential to shape the future through intellectual and inspired leadership. Educational activities reflect a spirit of community service to help understand the nature and implications of scientific research. Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting daily lives and the nation's future. For more information, visit www.nifa.usda.gov.

[EVENT] Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) 2010 Conference, Fairbanks, AK, June 27-30, 2010.

6 Apr 2009 14:14:13 GMT

[EVENT] 75th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, Milwaukee, WI, March 22-27, 2010.

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 17:07:09 -0600

[EVENT] Ecosystem Based Management: The Chesapeake and Other Systems, Baltimore, MD, March 22-26, 2009.

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:52:42 -0600

[EVENT] Ecosystem Services: Marketing Environmental Solutions, Charlottesville, VA, March 12-13-2009.

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:43:16 -0600

[EVENT] Farming With Grass, Oklahoma City, OK, October 20-22, 2008.

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:53:37 -0600

[IN FOCUS] CSREES co-sponsors "Dig it! The Secrets of Soil," a Smithsonian exhibit on soil and how this complex ecosystem supports nearly every form of life on earth.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:10:27 -0600

[IN FOCUS] CSREES requested projects to generate science-based knowledge leading to development and implementation of practices improving soil health and productivity.

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:58:15 -0600

National Research Initiative - Soil Processes

Soil is a vital natural resource that not only sustains plant and animal productivity, but also has profound effects on the health and quality of the environment. As such, agricultually-related sustainability hinges on the interactions among the biological, chemical and physical properties and processes in this below-ground ecosystem. More science-based knowledge is needed to fill gaps regarding the combined interactions of the properties and processes affecting soil quality as it relates to agricultural sustainability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the entire Program Description section for current priorities and additional information relative to the program of interest. Please carefully review the RFA guidelines to ensure application acceptance.

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects

Solicitation Date (Opening)	September 10, 2007
Letter of Intent Due Date	November 19, 2007
Due Date (Closing)	February 14, 2008
Anticipated Award Date	None
Estimated Total Program Funding	$4,000,000.00
Range of Awards	$0.00 to $400,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	12%
Cost Sharing Requirements	For equipment grants and for integrated proposals. See RFA for details.
For More Information Contact	Nancy Cavallaro
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-CSREES-NRI-001030
CFDA Number	10.206
Contact for Electronic Access Problems	webcomments@csrees.usda.gov

[EVENT] The National Sedimentation Laboratory: 50 Years of Soil and Water Research in a Changing Agricultural Environment Conference, Oxford, MS, September 3-5, 2008.

Thu, 29 May 2008 13:12:12 -0600

[EVENT] Competitive Grants Grantsmanship Workshops, Washington, DC/Salt Lake City, UT, September/October, 2008.

Wed, 7 May 2008 17:29:24 -0600