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eBay: Giddings Soil Probe $1500 closes March 13, 2010

Submitted by PSmall on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 12:32

 Giddings Probe - 1994 Hydraulic Soil Coring Machine http://item.ebay.com/280473359590
 I have used several truck mounted Giddings Probes and have always admired the design.

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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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Job Opportunity: NRCS Area Soil Scientist (Pierre, SD)

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 09:50

Full Time MLRA Soil Survey Leader GS-470-11/12  Pierre, South Dakota

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eNews Updates: February 2010

Submitted by Webmaster on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 21:45

The current issue of NSCSS eNews Updates is available

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Member Benefits Powerpoint - First NSCSS Slideshare

Submitted by Webmaster on Sun, 01/24/2010 - 16:36

Mark McClain has prepared a great slideshow on member benefits, presented in Raleigh, NC on January 19, 2010. It hits on the classic points, some pithier ones, and pulls in some good history. We've taken this as a golden opportunity to start an NSCSS Slideshare account - look forward to posting other similar presentations.

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NSCSS Alert January 18, 2010

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 23:07

NSCSS Alerts are used to communicate important or time-critical information. This NSCSS Alert is posted here 

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Job Opportunity: Mapping Crew Leader

Submitted by CSvensson on Mon, 01/18/2010 - 11:19

Soil Survey in United Arab Emirates. Closes January 27, 2010  

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Soil Taxonomy: 11th Edition Keys Available

Submitted by Webmaster on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 15:21

The 11th edition of Keys to Soil Taxonomy, as well as a summary of all changes for this new version of the Keys is available at: http://soils.usda.gov/technical/classification/tax_keys/

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eSoil Profiles: January 2010 Issue

Submitted by Webmaster on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 18:57

The January 2010 issue of the Soil Profiles Newsletter is available for download. (pdf)

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New Jersey: Soil Health Conference

Submitted by Webmaster on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 06:56

March 9, 2010. Burlington County College, Mount Laurel, NJ.  The purpose of the Soil Health Conference is to gain an Understanding of Soil Health Connections with regard to: Stormwater Runoff Impacts, Climate Change and Soil Ecosystem Services, Stream Erosion and Impacts on Aquatic Environments, Groundwater Recharge-Quantity and Quality, and Sustainable Agriculture.

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Continuing Education Courses for Licensed Professionals

Submitted by BOram on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 22:44

B.F. Environmental Consultants Inc. is now offering affordable distance learning courses on alternative energy systems, natural gas development, petrochemical training, environmental science, soil science, health and safety OSHA, industrial training, and engineering management. This includes continuing education and PDH. In addition, our new online store offers access to information and products related to water harvesting, rain barrels, composting, water conservation, water quality monitoring, soil management, and much more.

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Summer Soil Institute at Colorado State University

Submitted by TRodgers on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 12:09

The summer soil institute provides a unique opportunity to gain a fundamental and applied understanding of soil biology, chemistry, and physics with world-renowned faculty. Students will gain hands-on experience with lab and field techniques and will gain an enhanced appreciation for the importance of managing our soil resources sustainably. The course will be limited to a maximum of 25 students. Applications will be reviewed starting March 12.

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Soil Profiles: November 2009 issue

Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 17:01

The current issue of Soil Profiles is available for download. (pdf)

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Member News: Bordenave Appointed to US National Committee for Soil Science

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 19:09

Pierre Bordenave has been recently appointed by the National Academy of Sciences to the U.S. National Committee for Soil Science (USNC/SS) for a term of 3 years.

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