Expand the hydrologic toolbox for soil research and soil survey and improve the ability of soil scientists and non-soil scientists to interpret and utilize soil hydraulic data

This Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) under the Soil Survey Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.903) provides $409,127.00 to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) to expand the hydrologic toolbox for soil research and soil survey, and improve the ability of soil scientists and non-soil scientists to interpret and utilize soil hydraulic data. The award, which runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, supports collaborative research to enhance understanding of soil properties, their interactions with agricultural practices, ecosystems, and climate, and generate practical applications for soil survey information. As a leading public research university, Virginia Tech will leverage its extensive capabilities in engineering, science, technology, data analytics, and environmental studies to deliver this critical research.