University of Manitoba - Department of Soil Science

The Manitoba Soil Science Society was organized in 1957 as a network to bring together pedologists and associates in related fields. Through the discussion of research and practical work in the various fields of soil science, the goal of the society is to achieve the following objectives:

Soil Scientists will gain a more comprehensive knowledge of experimental and practical programs being carried on in Manitoba.
Soil Scientists will be able to develop their own work programs based on a full knowledge of the most recent developments in other fields of pedology.
That a coordinated program of research, service and extension may be maintained among the several institutions engaged in various aspects of pedology.

Soils - a collection of natural bodies on the earth's surface capable of supporting plant life and with properties due to the integral effects of climate and living matter actingon parent material as conditioned by relief over periods of time.

Pedology - the study of soils as they relate to the environment in which they occur; the study of soil as an object of nature. Pedology (also known as soil science) can be subdivided into specific fields of study, including:

Soil Classification and Interpretation (Soil Landscape Processes)
Soil Chemistry and Fertility
Soil Management (Land Resource Management)
Environment: Soil and Sediment

The Society meets annually for a two-day scientific meeting and Annual General Meeting, and a field trip varying in length from 1 to 2 days.

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2010 Manitoba Soil Science Society Annual Meeting February 4 and 5, 2010.

53rd Annual Manitoba Soil Science Society Meetings
February 4th and 5th, 2010
HOLIDAY INN WINNIPEG-SOUTH
1330 PEMBINA HWY (McGillivray and Pembina)
WINNIPEG, MB R3T 2B4
Tel: (204) 452-4747 Fax: (204) 284-2751
Venue Email: info@hiws.ca

Our 2010 Theme is “The Value of Long-Term Soil Experiments”.
There will be a symposium on this theme during the morning of February 4. Confirmed symposium speakers include Drs. Con Campbell (AAFC-Ottawa), Henry Janzen (AAFC-Lethbridge) and Don Flaten (Univ. Manitoba)..

The Society meets annually throughout a two-day conference to discuss topics pertaining to all aspects of soil science.
Both oral and poster presentations are welcome. Graduate student presentations are judged with awards for the best oral and poster presentations (please indicate if you are a graduate student when you submit your title). January 22, 2010 is last day for early registration discount.

Certified Crop Advisor Credits will be applied for.

Meeting Program in pdf format

Registration Form in pdf format

MSSS Members,

Please note that we are now soliciting nominations for 3-year terms for two Directors of the Manitoba Soil Science Society. The positions are President-Elect (to become President in 2011) and Secretary. Please forward the names of nominees to: msss@cc.umanitoba.ca by February 3, 2010.

MSSS Executive

Please submit abstracts by December 14, 2009 to msss@cc.umanitoba.ca. Abstracts will not be accepted after this date.

Abstracts of less than 300 words are to include title, authors, and affiliations. Make sure you state your rationale, objectives, methods, results and impact of the study. Abstracts will be published in the conference booklet.

If you have missed the deadline for papers to the International Congress of Soil Science, don't kick yourself for missing this call for abstracts! Unlike the World Congress, we don't extend deadlines.

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The Provincial Soil Concept for Manitoba - The Newdale Soil

The Manitoba Soil Science Society is a proponate of officially designating the Newdale Soil as the Provincial Soil of Manitoba.

Soil is one of our most valuable natural resources. To ensure that we do not take this resource for granted, soils need to be protected and managed in a sustainable manner. Designation and proclamation of a Provincial Soil is one way to increase public awareness and create a greater appreciation for soils.

For further information about the proposed Provincial Soil see links below.

The Provincial Soil Concept for Manitoba

Winnipeg Free Press Article

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MSSS Summer 2009 Newsletter

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Past proceedings of the MSSS Annual General Meeting 1957-2005 are graciously hosted by the

Manitoba Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives..

They can be accessed by clicking the following link:

Past proceedings of the MSSS Annual General Meeting.

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