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Soil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.

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These soil science job opportunities are in the private sector.  They make specific mention of soil science qualifications.  Soil science education and experience also qualifies candidates for positions which make no specific mention of soil science in the job listing.  For a broader posting of soil science job opportunities, see soil-science.info/jobs.

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Soil Science

What is Soil? Soil is the naturally occurring, unconsolidated or loose covering of broken rock particles and decaying organic matter on the surface of the Earth, capable of supporting life.

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Plants take up drugs, antibacterials from biosolids used as fertilizers

Submitted by PSmall on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 08:47

Research demonstrates that chemical contaminants found in wastewater and sewage sludge (aka biosolids) may accumulate in plants.  (EHN Source) 

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Accreditation of Soil Science Programs

Submitted by PSmall on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 12:11

We had a good kickoff teleconference today for the new S573 Accreditation of Soil Science Programs committee. NSCSS is strongly in support. Our committee charge: Evaluate if Departments that offer “programs”/degrees in Soil Science are interested in an accreditation process.

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Soil Scientists in Tennessee Attain Licensure

Submitted by kevinral on Thu, 06/24/2010 - 18:41

 On June 11, 2010 Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen signed into law the "Soil Scientists Licensing Act of 2009."  Specifically, the bill creates licensure for the practice of soil science which is defined (in the bill) as, "[the] investigation, inspection, collection, or evaluation of soil as a means to classify soil pursuant to the use and application of the USDA soil taxonomy standard, as revised, or the interpretation,inventory, planning, or mapping resulting from classifying soils."   The passage of this legislation is monumental for the profession of soil science in Tennessee.  

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CA Forest Soils Council, 2010 Field Tour / Technical Meeting August 13-14, Humboldt County, CA

Submitted by Lia Webb on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 12:24




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Changes with Version 7 Field Indicators of Hydric Soils

Submitted by DUfnar on Thu, 03/25/2010 - 14:39

 Changes between Field Indicators 7.0 and 6.0  with reference to USACOE Regional Supplements.

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Capture and reuse phosphorus

Submitted by PSmall on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 16:53

Another timely article relating to peak phosphorus:

The failure to capture and reuse phosphorus could contribute to a global food crisis as supplies of the vital fertilizer run low, say the authors of a report that highlights ways phosphorus can be recovered from human and animal waste.

"They say that what we excrete in urine equals the amount of phosphorus required to grow 50 to 100 per cent of our food,"  

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News: Invertebrates in UK Soil has Increased by 47%

Submitted by PSmall on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 14:20

 ...but species diversity declined.

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Know your soil before you build

Submitted by PSmall on Thu, 03/04/2010 - 22:19

Climate change gets the blame for a rising tide of house foundation problems.

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Three Shiny New Soil Science Blogs

Submitted by PSmall on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 20:29

In the spirit of a new dawn for soil science, three new soil centric blogs have popped up in 2010.

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Job Opportunity: CPSS/C and CSSE Program Manager

... provides hands-on development, creation through implementation, of exam, certification and licensing efforts for the CPSS/C and CSSE programs with the goal of maintaining and increasing the number of individuals taking exams and becoming certified and/or licensed. The manager will also develop and implement educational programs ...

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Soil Scientist Salaries Compete Well with Engineering Salaries in the Private Sector

Submitted by PSmall on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 11:13

Soil scientist salaries start at about $40,000 in the private sector. However, there are tremendous regional variations.

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NSCSS - SSSA Soils Scholarship

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/17/2010 - 12:40

The National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists (NSCSS) - SSSA Scholarship was established in 2009 to encourage undergraduate students to major in soil science degree programs.  Please make this information known to prospective 2nd year or above college students majoring in soil science to apply for this scholarship. The time period for initiating a scholarship award nomination ends March 23, 2010.

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Training: NRCS Technical Soil Services course session

Submitted by PSmall on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 13:59

A Technical Soil Services, (NRCS-NEDC-000249), session is being held in Lincoln, NE, April 19-23, 2010.  The session has been set up in AgLearn and is available for all to register.

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