Develop a transformative framework that integrates new DSP data, historic soil survey data, and environmental covariates to characterize and predict changes in dsps using florida as a model system

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil Survey Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.903) to the University of Florida. The purpose of this 3-year award, with a project period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, is to develop a transformative framework that integrates new digital soil property (DSP) data, historic soil survey data, and environmental covariates to characterize and predict changes in DSPs using Florida as a model system. The University of Florida, as the prime awardee, will leverage its expertise in soil science research, advanced data analytics, and environmental modeling to advance the understanding of soil properties and their interactions with agricultural practices, ecosystems, and climate change. This collaborative research initiative aims to enhance soil survey methodologies and generate practical applications for soil data to support informed decision-making in Florida and potentially broader geographic regions.