Soil Science

Dec 13, 2024

Crop and Soil Sciences Celebrates a Century of Innovation

Our department capped off a season of celebrations for our 100 year anniversary. Which event did you join?

Apr 24, 2024

Licensed to Drill: Educating the Professional Soil Scientist

For anyone interested in becoming a licensed soil scientist, NC State's soil science certificate provides the complete academic coursework.

Mar 18, 2024

Soil Science Ph.D. Student Janson Wins 2023 Women In Science Prize

Soil may be the most undervalued natural resource on Earth. But NC State soil science graduate student Julia Janson has elevated its visibility by winning one of The Story Exchange’s 2023 Women in Science Incentive Prizes for her research on saltwater-affected soils.

Jan 18, 2024

Crop and Soil Sciences Seminar – Dr. David Lindbo

Dr. David Lindbo Director, Soil & Plant Science Division USDA-NRCS and Emeritus Professor Crop and Soil Sciences Department North Carolina State University A Dynamic Time to be a Scientist

Jan 18, 2024

Crop and Soil Sciences Seminar

Dr. Albert Robert (Bob) Rubin Emeritus Professor Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department North Carolina State University What Is a Profession and How Do Soil Scientists Fit That Definition – Opportunities…

NC State's Owen Duckworth works in his soil biogeochemistry lab

Nov 27, 2023

Unearthing Soil Solutions for Arsenic Remediation

Arsenic naturally occurs in many North Carolina soils. Owen Duckworth’s lab collaborates with the University of North Carolina’s Superfund Research Program to understand the distribution and effects of naturally occurring arsenic in North Carolina.

NC State freshman Sarah Bailey accepts a first place award at the 2023 Eastern Collegiate Soil Judging Competition.

Nov 1, 2023

Sarah Bailey: Fresh From the Pit

Sarah Bailey is a freshman majoring in soil science, who just won first place in college soil judging -- her first time out.

Aerial view of a NC coastal farm impacted by saltwater intrusion

May 8, 2023

Climate Change Brings the Tide to Farmers’ Doorsteps

Climate change is causing sea level rise and increased flooding, threatening North Carolina’s most fertile agricultural land with saltwater intrusion. NC State researchers are testing soils and developing field kits to help farmers quickly adapt to changing conditions.

PBS NC State of Change: Natural Solutions title slide

Apr 17, 2023

Earth Day Special Highlights Soil-Based Solutions

In an Earth Day broadcast special, PBS North Carolina examines natural solutions research on carbon removal and capture by two soil science faculty.

NC State soil scientist Matt Ricker leans on a soil auger at the Maya El-Peru Waka city site.

Feb 15, 2023

Early Water Engineers: Soils Reveal Maya Expertise in Water Management

Soil scientist Matt Ricker spent 96 days in the jungle with meager hand tools to bring back data that refine existing knowledge of early Maya water management at the El-Peru Waka site.