MADISON, WI, October 1, 2009 – The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) will recognize the following individuals during the scientific societies' Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA, www.acsmeetings.org , on November 1-5, 2009. The annual awards are presented for outstanding contributions to education, national and international service, and research.
American Society of Agronomy Award Recipients:
Crop Science Society of America Award Recipients:
Soil Science Society of America Award Recipients:
Soil Science Distinguished Service Award.
The Soil Science Distinguished Service Award is presented in recognition of outstanding service to soil science. Selection is based on the nominee's contributions during his or her career. Members eligible for the award must have 25 years or more of active membership in the Society and have ceased full-time professional employment. The 2009 Soil Science Distinguished Service Award recipients are:
Soil Testing/Problem Solving Era- the First 25+ Years
David Mengel – Kansas State University
David Whitney – Kansas State University
The Fertilizer Era-the Next 25+ Years
Robert G. Hoeft – University of Illinois
Keith Kelling – University of Wisconsin-Madison
Noble Usherwood – Agr-Tech Services LLC
The Environmental Era- the Last 25+ Years
Gyles Randall – University of Minnesota
James Baker – Ag Engineering
Gary W. Hergert – University of Nebraska
For more information on the 2009 awards presented at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, please visit www.agronomy.org/awards/award or contact Sara Uttech, 608-268-4948, suttech@agronomy.org
Photos of the recipients receiving their awards will be posted to our News & Media webpage following the Annual Meetings: www.agronomy.org/news-media
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) www.agronomy.org/ , is a scientific society helping its 8,000+ members advance the disciplines and practices of agronomy by supporting professional growth and science policy initiatives, and by providing quality, research-based publications and a variety of member services.