Agriculture

Soil Science Society of Ireland Soil Science Society of Ireland- Promoting the knowledge and use of Irish soils. Society news, details of meetings and outings. International Plant Nutrition Institute International Plant Nutrition Institute- Information about the production, distribution and use of potash and its influence on soil fertility. Includes maps of soil K levels. Professional Soil Scientists Association of Texas Professional Soil Scientists Association of Texas- Membership information, soil science basics, educational material and details on Texas soils. International Union of Soil Sciences International Union of Soil Sciences- The global union of soil scientists. News about international meetings and publications. Lists of officers, commissions, committees and group… British Society of Soil Science British Society of Soil Science- Aims to raise awareness of the importance of soil science, through the promotion of soil science related information. Information about the societ… Nutrient Management Institute, Netherlands Nutrient Management Institute, Netherlands- The research projects are primarily aimed at development of new knowledge and methods concerning the improvement of nutrient management… Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England- Code of ethics and by-laws, membership information, job announcements and links. Australian Society of Soil Science Australian Society of Soil Science- Contains society and branch information, newsletter, news and events information, links to other soil sites of interest. Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists- Dedicated to foster the profession of soil classification, mapping, and interpretation. Soil Science Society of America Soil Science Society of America- Aims to advance the discipline and practice of soil science. International Soil Reference and Information Centre International Soil Reference and Information Centre- Foundation for documentation, training and research on soils, with emphasis on developing countries. Houses the "World Soil Mu… Soil and Water Conservation Society Soil and Water Conservation Society- International organization of more than 10,000 professionals and students involved in conservation. Publishes the Journal of Soil and Water Co… Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA)- The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating informatio… National Sedimentation Laboratory National Sedimentation Laboratory- It emphasizes research dealing with soil erosion; transport and deposition of sediment; movement of chemicals on upland areas and in streams; th… USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory- Information regarding: Erosion process research, erosion control research, and delivery of improved erosion prediction technolo… Ground Cover Plants Ground Cover Plants- Provides details of over 250 types of plants that can be used for ground cover and to prevent erosion. Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP)- The WEPP-model, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a process-based, distributed model for soil erosion prediction. Model … National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory- US Department of Agriculture research lab focusing on fundamental erosion process research, erosion control research and delivery of imp… Erosion and Soil and Water Conservation Group Erosion and Soil and Water Conservation Group- Information on this group based at Wageningen University which focuses on education and research into preventing, reducing or recove… Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 - Overview of RUSLE2 Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 - Overview of RUSLE2- Computer program that estimates rates of soil erosion caused by rainfall and associated overland flow. Free download a… Geoindicators: Soil and Sediment Erosion Geoindicators: Soil and Sediment Erosion- Basic information about erosion patterns, causes, and solutions. Erosion processes and modelling Erosion processes and modelling- Provides information on the processes and modelling of raindrop impact induced erosion and the modelling of erosion in catchments (watersheds) Sustainable Agriculture Tour -- Erosion Control Structures Sustainable Agriculture Tour -- Erosion Control Structures- Diversion terraces, grassed waterways, surface inlets, and hedgerows are the most common structures used for soil conse… Soil and Water Conservation Society Soil and Water Conservation Society- The Soil and Water Conservation Society is an international organization that fosters the science and the art of soil and water conservation t… Serious Erosion Areas Serious Erosion Areas- A look at some of the serious erosion areas in the United States. Organic Agriculture Organic Agriculture- Chemical agricultural practices are contributing to global warming, climate change, weather pattern disruption, erosion, and starvation. Demonstration Erosion Control Home Demonstration Erosion Control Home- The Demonstration Erosion Control (DEC) project investigates the effectiveness of reducing erosion, sedimentation, and flooding. Soil Erosion Net Soil Erosion Net- Collection of information on soil erosion from a wide range of scientific disciplines. Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area- Non-regulatory organization that works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. Journals, technical information, news, eve… International Erosion Control Association International Erosion Control Association- Provides education, resource information and business opportunities for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry. Department of Soil and Crop Sciences Department of Soil and Crop Sciences- Cornell University. Description of academic courses, research activities and report. Contacts and job positions. Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences- University of Hawaii. Description of research and extension activities. Details about the academic programme. Current news and publ… Soil Plant Nutrient Research Unit Soil Plant Nutrient Research Unit- Description of current research projects in the areas of soil resources management and global change. Publications and posters available. Department of Soil, Water and Climate Department of Soil, Water and Climate- University of Minnesota. Site gives information about degree and post graduate courses, faculty, research activities and outreach programmes. Soil Online Soil Online- Provides details of online courses in soil science provided by Riverside Community College and the University of California, Riverside. School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences- University of Queensland, Australia Department of Soil Sciences Department of Soil Sciences- Swedish University of Agriculture. Description of courses and fields of research. Department of Forest Soils Department of Forest Soils- Swedish University of Agricultural Science. Description of the department, its educational and research activities and a list of publications. Many Lin… Crop and Soil Science Crop and Soil Science- Oregon State University. History and development of the department. Description of research areas and projects. Environmental Soil Chemistry, University of Delaware Environmental Soil Chemistry, University of Delaware- List of group members, summary of research activities, recent publications, a listing of soil chemistry related meetings, and… Department of Soil Science Department of Soil Science- State University of North Carolina. Internationally recognized teaching and research facility for scientists and students of soil science. Moses Tenywa-Makooma Moses Tenywa-Makooma- Background information about this African soil scientist. Includes resume and list of publications. Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Department of Crop and Soil Sciences- Penn State University. Information about admissions, curriculum, faculty, research and publications. Department of Soil Science Department of Soil Science- University of Reading. Short introduction to soils science, description of the facilities, staff and research activities. Details of courses, seminars … Journal of Stored Products Research Journal of Stored Products Research- Reflects the worldwide interest in the scientific problems of infestation in stored food and their relevance to trade and the increasing world… Computers and Electronics in Agriculture Computers and Electronics in Agriculture- On the application of computer hardware, software and electronic instrumentation and control systems to agriculture. Abstracts available … Agricultural Journals - CAAS Agricultural Journals - CAAS- Eleven peer-reviewed journals are published under auspices of the Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences and financed by the Ministry of Agriculture … Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution- Journal devoted to all aspects of plant genetic resources research. Contains ordering information, tables of contents and abstracts. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology Agricultural and Forest Meteorology- An international journal for the publication of original articles and reviews on the inter-relationship between meteorology and the fields of … Crop Protection Crop Protection- Online and print journal on research practical pest management. Includes table of contents with abstracts.