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Soil Science Society of America presents awards in Houston
Date:10/27/2008

d. Larry P. Wilding is a professor emeritus with the Soil and Crop Sciences Department, Texas A&M University. Earlier he served on the faculty at The Ohio State University. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from South Dakota State University and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. His program focused on pedology with over 40 years teaching and research experience in near surface Earth processes. He served as president of SSSA, member of several NRC/NAS Committees, and as co-chair of the 18th World Congress of Soil Science.

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.

  • Warren J. Busscher, USDA-ARS Coastal Plains Research Center -- Soil Science Research Award. Warren Busscher is a soil science researcher with the USDA-Agricultural Research Service Coastal Plains Research Center in Florence, SC. He received a B.S. from Loyola University, Chicago and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Penn State. His research focuses on soil strength, tillage management, and water availability/management for plant growth. Dr. Busscher served as associate editor for the Soil Science Society of America Journal and as editor of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation.

  • Michel D. Ransom, Kansas State University -- Soil Science Education Award. Michel D. Ransom is a Professor of Soil Science and Assistant Head for Teaching in the Agronomy Department at Kansas State University. He earned his B.S.A. and M.S. degrees from the University of Arkansas and his Ph.D. degree from The Ohio State University. He conducts teaching and research in pedology and coordinates the Agronomy teaching program. Dr. Ransom has served as Chair of the Pedology Division and was on the Board
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