The Soil Science Division is pleased to feature a new webpage dedicated to technical soil services and the professionals who provide them.
September’s map shows where soils have been greatly modified by human activity, both in modern and ancient times. International communication about the general nature and specific properties of soils has been a major part of the U.S. soil survey program since its beginning.
The Soil Science Division is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) Awards. Click on the photo collage (right) to read about the winners.
U.S. soil property maps that meet the GlobalSoilMap standards have been released.
Click on the graphic (right) for the complete story.
A video job aid has been created about sampling and describing rock, pararock, and other fragments in the soil as well as how to determine and describe the quantity of fragments in the soil.
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Helping People Understand Soils
How to receive conservation assistance from NRCS
Video -- Water Movement in Soil
Ecological Site Descriptions and Ecological Site Inventory
Dynamic Soil Properties (DSPs)
Information for Soil Scientists
Information for Teachers and Students
NRCS Websites & Additional Assistance
A list of Web-based resources for access to natural resource data collected by NRCS.
Información de NRCS en español.
Find local program and technical information on our NRCS state websites.
Information on Limited English Proficiency.
