The science of earth's most valuable resources
Water, soil and plant life may seem simple on the surface, but they are woven throughout human civilization. These are the elements we as scientists work with every day. We work to build healthier communities, a cleaner environment — and even some of best athletic playing surfaces on the planet. Join us to see how.
Is a major in crop and soil sciences for you? Hear from students working toward careers in everything from farming to consulting to turf management for golf courses and athletic teams.
See how you can use science to manage and preserve the environment for a cleaner world and healthier future.
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Backed by up to $160 million from the National Science Foundation, Auburn and partners will connect farmers, manufacturers and communities to create new markets, new jobs and new opportunities across Alabama and Tennessee.
Researchers at the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station were awarded $635,000 by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to explore the physiological mechanisms that cause soybeans to become less nutritious as CO2 levels rise.
A four-year research project at Auburn University is helping the Alabama Department of Transportation to manage its nearly 30,000 lane-miles of public roadside in more efficient, cost-effective ways by incorporating herbicide as part of an integrated weed management practice.
