Our application to become an Emerging Leader is now LIVE! If you are looking for an immersive, interdisciplinary leadership experience, apply to be part of the 2027 cohort by August 17. Learn more: https://www.swcs.org/get-involved/emerging-leaders-program

Save the date! SWCS is headed to National Harbor, Maryland, for our 82nd International Annual Conference in July 2027. We hope to see you there!

The latest issue of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation is out, with research from the Philippines, China, Brazil, and the United States: https://www.tandfonline.com/uswc Become a member of SWCS and unlock access to JSWC issues dating back to 1981! www.swcs.org/join

The SWCS Annual Conference has officially reached capacity and registrations are now closed. Missed your chance to grab a ticket? Don't worry! We have opened an official waitlist. Sign up today, and if a spot opens up, you’ll be the first to know. 🔗: https://SWCS.formstack.com/forms/2026waitinglist

Don't miss this month's Conservation Voices webinar! We're diving into three local projects making a big impact. Learn how you can scale your own conservation work. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scaling-conservation-three-local-examples-go-big-tickets-1991494656126?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can occasional tillage fit into long-term no-tillage systems? This study evaluated the effects of a one-time strategic chisel tillage event on a 9-yr no-till soil, comparing it to long-term conventional, strip, and continuous no-till systems. 🔗: https://doi.org/10.1080/00224561.2026.2655590

🚨 New shirt alert! This design is for all of the rockstar researchers who publish their work in the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation; you will always be statistically significant to us. 🙂 Order your shirt today at www.swcs.org/merch.

In a new study, researchers identify regional similarities and differences in farmer mindsets to help develop more targeted and effective outreach strategies for increasing cover crop adoption in the United States. 🔗: https://doi.org/10.1080/00224561.2026.2656578

Today is the LAST day of early bird registration for the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference! Don't miss your chance to attend the conference at a discounted rate! Register here: https://registration.socio.events/e/26ac And don't forget to book your hotel!

Congrats to this year's award and scholarship recipients! Winners will be recognized at the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more: https://www.swcs.org/resources/news/soil-and-water-conservation-society-honors-outstanding-conservation-leadership

The SWCS Events Calendar (www.swcs.org/events) is updated regularly with local chapter events, webinars, and general conservation events across the US. Here are a few highlights for June!

Love learning? Our members get exclusive access to our extensive library of past webinars along with many other membership perks! Check them out here: swcs.org/events/webinars

It's here! The Nature Conservancy has released their road map for advancing regenerative ag through trusted farm advisors, and we're proud to have been a part of the development team. Learn more: nature.org/advisorroadmap

In coordination with this month's Conservation Voices webinar, "Creating Successful Water Quality Programs and Policies," we've brought back two of our favorite water-themed shirts! Find these and other designs at swcs.org/merch (and join us on May 26 to discuss water programs and policies!).

📢 The JSWC is seeking submissions for an upcoming special issue on Precision Conservation. We invite articles that bridge environmental science, IoT tech, and socioeconomic policy to optimize natural resource management. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/5n7dw2tk

Breaking the new crop adoption barrier: USDA risk management tools help farmers confidently add perennial grains to their fields. Read the full article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224561.2026.2647671

Integrating new crops into federal farm programs: A Kernza® roadmap

Published in Journal of Soil and Water Conservation (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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A study in Tennessee is uncovering the hidden benefits of cover crops! While we know they’re great for soil and water quality, researchers recently tracked 134 ag fields to see how they impact our local bird populations. Read the full study: https://ow.ly/ktp650YRNxM Taylor & Francis Research

🎉 Happy 20th Anniversary to the Midwest Cover Crops Council! SWCS is proud to partner with MCCC to celebrate 20 years of advancing soil health and water quality across the Midwest. Thank you for being the leader in science-based cover crop resources! 🔗: https://www.midwestcovercrops.org/

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Click here for more info February 10-11, 2026 - Dubuque, IA Click Here Youtube iTunes Spotify GETTING STARTED Get access to our best recommendations for getting started with cover crops! LEARN MORE COVER CROP RECIPES We help you get started with cover crop recipes. Additional states coming soon! LEA…

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Registration for the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference is LIVE! Join us July 26-29, 2026 in St. Louis, MO as we explore this year's theme, Gateway to Conservation. Learn more and register here: swcs.org/26ac

The founder of SWCS, Hugh Hammond Bennett, was born 145 years ago today. We continue his work every day in our collective efforts to take care of the land, and that's definitely worth celebrating!

Thanks to everyone who came out and spent Friday afternoon cleaning up SWCS headquarters with us! We had great weather and even better help!

In honor of this month's webinar, we've added two soil shirts as well as current cover crop shirts to our store on Bonfire. Get them by April 30 and rep your nerdy side! https://www.bonfire.com/store/swcs/

Join our Conservation Voices webinar this month to hear from two researchers featured in the JSWC special issue on soil health and conservation. Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/ChaS50YCq0l

Why are some water quality programs more successful than others? New research from the Upper Mississippi River basin highlights that institutional strength and local capacity are more important than policy design alone. 🔗: doi.org/10.1080/0022... #WaterQuality #ScienceSky

Implementing nonpoint source pollution programs: Insights from interviews with agency professionals

Nutrient pollution from agriculture remains a leading cause of water quality impairments in the United States despite decades of policy interventions. The authority to implement water quality polic...

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💧What does 30 years of phosphorus data actually tell us about the future of our lakes? Check out this three-decade study that uncovers how nutrient "legacies" build up and what it means for sustainable water management today. 🔗: doi.org/10.1080/0022...

🥔 Are there approaches to potato farming that can be used to improve #SoilHealth? In this review, Ogilvie et al. explore whether #RegenerativeAgriculture principles can be applied to potato production—one of the most soil-intensive cropping systems. 🔗: doi.org/10.1080/0022...

The Soil and Water Conservation Society has officially landed on Bluesky! We’re here to connect with conservationists, farmers, researchers, students, educators, and anyone passionate about our natural resources. Learn more about us: www.swcs.org #Introduction #ScienceSky #SoilScience #Conservation