# Soil Science

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NRCS delivers science-based soil information to help farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other land managers effectively manage, conserve, and appraise their most valuable investment — the soil.

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        Soil and Plant Science News    

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The latest news for the Soil and Plant Science Division.

        Activities    

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Upcoming activities for the Soil and Plant Science Division.

        Soil and Plant Showcase    

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Recent projects from the Soil and Plant Science Division.

        Accolades in Spades    

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Recognizing soil and plant science professionals.

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Soils Tools
Select a category to see soils-related tools.

Soil Survey
Links to Soil Surveys by State and Web Soil Survey.

Technical References for Soils
Links to documents guiding soil science.

Soil Classification
A common language for sharing scientific knowledge and interpreting soil survey information.

Soil Geography
Access maps and databases on soils throughout the United States based on soil surveys conducted since 1899.

Soil Use
Includes links to Hydric Soils, Soil Colors, Technical Soil Services, and Urban Soils.

National Cooperative Soil Survey
The National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) is a nationwide partnership dedicated to soils since 1899! 

Soil Education
Soil-related educational resources for students.

Kellogg Soil Survey Laboratory (KSSL)
Mission: Measure soil properties that are critical to soil survey and conservation efforts of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Cooperative Soil Survey.

Soil Science Research
Information on NRCS-SPSD research focus areas, staff, and recent publications.

Soil Science Contacts
Directories for the Soil and Plant Science Division, National Soil Survey Center, Soil Survey Regions, State Soil Scientists, and Focus Teams.

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*Out of the long list of nature’s gifts to man, none is perhaps so utterly essential to human life as soil.*

##   Related Content

###   PLANTS Database

The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.

PLANTS Database

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