Canadian Society of Soil Science

A study in PEI emphasizes the value of site-specific soil testing to quantify nitrogen mineralization potential. Learn more in this #GroundedInSoils blog post! wp.me/pclOv9-u2

Hiking, mountain biking and tenting can all have significant impacts on the soil. Just by walking, our body weight compresses the soil. Soil compaction reduces the soil porosity and increases soil bulk density. Learn what you can do here: wp.me/pclOv9-fj

Registration for the 2026 Joint Meeting of CSSS and CSA is now open! Conference registration will increase by $100 on May 1, 2026, but is open until June 10, 2026. event.fourwaves.com/cssscsa2026/re…

Soil structure is a very important property for #water flow and proper aeration in #soils. Yet, it is easily subject to deterioration when stresses are applied to the soil. Read our blog post to learn more: wp.me/pclOv9-f9

A recent study published in @CanJSoil Sci found that there was no GHG effect from growing perennial bioenergy crops on marginally productive croplands. Read more in this #GroundedInSoils blog post: wp.me/pclOv9-yN @Augusti2016

Winter wheat increases agroecosystem stability and resiliency mediated through improved #soil health. Intercropping winter wheat with squash diversifies income streams for #farmers. A diverse system also includes animals. Learn more: wp.me/pclOv9-f1

Some bacteria call soil home. They influence soil matter as well as receive benefits from soil, too! Learn more by reading this CSSS #GroundedInSoils blog: Shown - bacterial colonies growing on a Petri dish) wp.me/pclOv9-yy

Registration for the 2026 Joint Meeting of CSSS and CSA is now open! Conference registration will increase by $100 on May 1, 2026, but is open until June 10, 2026. event.fourwaves.com/cssscsa2026/re…

When farming with soil health in mind, it is not enough to have high plant diversity. Crop rotation, intercropping, and animal diversity help with #soil health. Learn more in our #GroundedInSoils blog post: wp.me/pclOv9-f1

Soil is a dynamic material, influencing life in #soil and being influenced by living things as well. This new #GroundedInSoils blog explains some of the processes happening under your feet! Shown: #mycorrhizal fungi in flax root. wp.me/pclOv9-yy

A research team at the Natural Resources CA, CAForest Service, Northern Forestry Centre, Edmonton, AB, recently published results of a study using native wetland species to reclaim treated fluid fine tailings. Read more in this GroundedInSoils blog post: wp.me/pclOv9-eQ

Research showed that using willow chips as a #soil amendment for potato crops can enhance soil organic matter and help prevent #nitrogen leaching from fields. Learn more in this #GroundedInSoils blog post: wp.me/pclOv9-eD

Augustine Osei’s path to becoming a soil scientist was shaped by both personal experience and academic curiosity. He grew up on a cocoa farm in Ghana, and studied there and in Saskatchewan and Ontario. Learn more here: wp.me/pclOv9-yD @Augusti2016

What happens after you hit “submit” on your paper? Join this panel for a clear look at how editors evaluate manuscripts, how peer review works, and how to handle revisions effectively. Details ▶️ ow.ly/gJyM50Yij0T #PeerReview #AcademicPublishing @CSSS_Soils @CanJSoilSci

Many bacteria live in the soil. Soil biologists discovered a strain of Streptomyces, leading to the use of streptomycin to cure tuberculosis. Read about its discovery in this #GroundedInSoils blog: wp.me/pclOv9-yo

All types of worms live in the soil. Earthworms are often revered by farmers and gardeners as indicators of healthy soils & contributors to soil health. But when there are too many earthworms, they can cause problems. Learn more: wp.me/pclOv9-yb

Augustine Osei views marginal soils as valuable learning platforms for discovering innovative strategies to sustain life and productivity under changing environmental conditions. Learn more about his work in this #GroundedInSoils blog post: wp.me/pclOv9-yD @Augusti2016

A recent study showed willow chips can increase #soil OM, moisture holding capacity, immobilize N over the following winter — potentially mitigating #nitrate leaching following high N-demanding crops like potatoes. Read more here: wp.me/pclOv9-eD.

Deadline for submissions for the 2026 Joint Meeting of CSSS and CSA is January 31, 2026. The focus is “Soils & Crops in Focus - Critical Resources from Coast to Coast to Coast” More information: bit.ly/48mQpNb.