The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America will host more than 4,000 scientists, professionals, educators, and students at the 2014 International Annual Meetings, "Grand Challenges—Great Solutions," from the 2-5 Novermber.

On the 4th November, a session will be dedicated to the Global Soil Partnership. The objective of this session will be to present the GSP activities including the preparation for the implementation of the International Year of Soils and the establishment of the North America Soil Partnership.