VSU-Department of Soil Science

04/09/2026

VSU researchers examine highly weathered soils in Eastern Samar, revealing their nutrient limitations, geochemical properties, and implications for agriculture.

25/08/2026

21/07/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗞𝗔𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘!!!

Your journey at Visayas State University has been anything but ordinary. While others saw soil as a mere "dirt," you saw life, history, and the very foundation of human civilization. You spent countless hours collecting soil samples, analyzing while crying over them and making manuscripts out of those data. Your time here in VSU taught you resilience and grit. Like the very soil you study, you have been weathered, tested, and enriched by every challenge making you emerge stronger, more fertile with knowledge, and ready to yield great things.

As you leave the campus, remember that the world needs soil scientists now more than ever. You hold the keys to addressing climate change, food security, land degradation, and sustainable agriculture. Whether you go into research, policy-making, environmental conservation, or farm management, be the catalyst that keeps our planet grounded and thriving. You leave VSU not just with a degree, but with the responsibility to protect the ground beneath our feet.

Once again, congratulations BSA Soil Science Class of 2026!

06/07/2026

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗧!!!

Out of 100+ applicants, the VSU Department of Soil Science is hereby thrilled to announce the qualifiers of BSA major in Soil Science. To confirm your slot, please contact facebook.com/orias.julieann or send an email through [email protected]. Deadline of confirmation of slots will be on July 10, 2026. Congratulations qualifiers and welcome to the growing family of elite SOIL SCIENTISTS!

15/05/2026

With heartfelt gratitude and sincere appreciation, we extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Bonifacio Castillo on his well-deserved retirement after 41 years of dedicated and faithful service to Visayas State University as Administrative Aide III (Utility Worker II).

The Department of Soil Science is deeply grateful for your hard work, commitment, and unwavering service throughout the years. Your dedication, humility, and tireless efforts have greatly contributed to the department and the university community. Your presence and valuable service will always be remembered and appreciated.

As you begin this new chapter of life, may your retirement bring you good health, happiness, peace of mind, and more meaningful moments with your loved ones. May this season also give you more time and opportunities to continue your service to the Lord and be a blessing to others through your faith, kindness, and wisdom.

Thank you for your invaluable contributions and loyal service to VSU. Congratulations on your retirement, Mr. Bonifacio Castillo, and best wishes for a joyful, peaceful, and fulfilling retirement journey ahead!

10/05/2026

He did it! 🎓✨ Join us in celebrating the newest Doctor in the department, DR. MARK ANTHONY M. BARBADILLO!

Dr. Barbadillo earned his PhD in Soil Science at the Oklahoma State University - Ferguson College of Agriculture. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and your commitment to making the world a better place from the ground up.

Congratulations, Doc! The VSU Department of Soil Science is very proud of you and is ready to see you do big things! 🥂🌾

28/04/2026

The Organization of Soil Science Majors took part in this year's 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗗𝗮𝘆 by the Department of Animal Science on April 24, 2026 - engaging young participants through meaningful activities in enriching curiosity accross the different fields of agriculture.

Particularly, in Soil Science, the event featured the rocks & minerals 🪨 and soil painting 🎨, highlighting the importance of agriculture in our daily lives from the fields into our tables, the activity also emphasized the hands-on activities and exposure of the kids in agricultural fields wherein they enjoyed and have fun in other fields in agriculture activities.

16/12/2025

VSU opens World Soil Day 2025 with a lecture series led by Polish soil experts through the Erasmus+ Program, advancing soil education and global linkages.