Canadian Society of Soil Science

How do you make soil where there isn’t any? Soil scientists are key to rebuilding stable and safe conditions for humans & wildlife. Land reclamation is essential to a thriving future. Learn more about anthroposols in this blog post: wp.me/pclOv9-v5

A major impact on developing #soils was the emergence of terrestrial invertebrates about 420 to 400 million years ago. Read more in part two of “How did the first soils evolve?” In this #GroundedInSoils blog post: wp.me/pclOv9-uI

One thing you don’t see when looking at soil is all the energy exchanges happening in the #soil! This is called the “soil food web.” Shown: fungi that live in the soil. Read our new #GroundedInSoils blog to learn more! wp.me/pclOv9-z4

Modern soils developed over billions of years. While life on earth today relies on #soil, the development of the first soils relied on interactions with evolving life forms and a changing environment. Read this #GroundedInSoils blog post to learn more: wp.me/pclOv9-uo

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE May 1!! 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…

Just a few days left for the early bird discount! Registration fee for the 2026 Joint Meeting of CSSS and CSA will increase by $100 on May 1, 2026, but is open until June 10, 2026. event.fourwaves.com/cssscsa2026/re…

A research team looked at the amount of GHG produced from biofuel plants. @Augusti2016 and team looked at GHG emissions from the perennial crops miscanthus, switchgrass, and willow. Learn more here: wp.me/pclOv9-yN

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