2024 Annual Publications: Keynotes and Other Presentations

Keynotes and Other Presentations

  1. Atoloye, I., Reeve, J.R., M. Yost. 2024. Enhanced Soil Carbon Farming as a Climate Solution in Utah. C-FARM Annual Conference, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA. March 28, 2024.
  2. Franzluebbers, A. 2024. Soil Carbon as a Metric of Influence to Integrate Science and Farming Communities. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2024am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/156118

  3. Hamilton, M. (2024). Policy Dimensions of Carbon Farming: How Institutional Factors Affect Practice Adoption. Carbon Academy Workshop for Ohio State Extension Educators. Waterman Agricultural & Natural Resources Laboratory, The Ohio State University. April 10, 2024.  

  4. Lal, R. 2024. Sustainable Management of Soil Health and Agriculture for Addressing Global Issues of 21st Century. 2024 Winter Enrichment Program, KAUST, Jedda, Saudi Arabia, 9th January, 2024. 

  5. Lal, R. 2024. International Climate Talk with the Science Museum Group. Science Museum UK Climate Talks, 24th January, 2024. 

  6. Lal, R. 2024. Neglected and Under-Utilized Crop Species for Food and Climate Security. ICARDA, AgMIP and UM6P Conference on NUS in the MENA Region, ICARDA, Rabat, Morocco, 5-6 February, 2024. 

  7. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soil Functions Under Changing Climate for Achieving Right to Culturally Desirable, Adequate, Safe, and Nutritious Food. Int. Conference on “Food Justice from a Human Rights Perspective: Challenges of Reality and Future Stakes”, Doha, Qatar, 6-7 February, 2024. 

  8. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Carbon Farming. Bottom Line Ag Summit: The Currency of Carbon, Bismarck, South Dakota, 21st February, 2024. 

  9. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soil Health for Advancing Food and Nutritional Security. 20th International Congress of Soil Science, Soil Science Society of Pakistan and Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 20-22nd February, 2024. 

  10. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soils to Mitigate Abiotic Stresses on Crops for Enhancing Productivity and Environmental Sustainability. Natl. Conference on Novel Strategies for Mitigating Biotic and Abiotic Stresses on Crops: ICAR/NISBM & Amity University, 28-29th February, 2024. 

  11. Lal, R. 2024. Agriculture, Food Security, Soil Health and Global Warming. Public Lecture at the Moldova Academy of Sciences, 5th March, 2024. 

  12. Lal, R. 2024. Reducing Emissions and Sequestering Carbon in India’s Dairy Farms. Mr. Verghese Kurien Commemoration Speech, 50th Dairy Industry Conf., Hyderabad, India, 4-6th March, 2024. 

  13. Lal, R. 2024. Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Management for Climate and Food Security. Ellis Lecture I for faculty, Kansas State University, 26-27th March, 2024. 

  14. Lal, R. 2024. Soil and the Global Carbon Cycle. Ellis Lecture II for graduate students, Kansas State University, 26-27th March, 2024.  

  15. Lal, R. 2024. Why Carbon Farming? C-FARM Annual Conference, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA. March 28, 2024. 

  16. Lal, R. 2024. Issues and Comments in C-Farming. C-FARM Annual Conference, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA. March 28, 2024. 

  17. Lal, R. (2024). Carbon Farming: A New Crop. Carbon Academy Workshop for Ohio State Extension Educators. Waterman Agricultural & Natural Resources Laboratory, The Ohio State University. April 10, 2024.  

  18. Lal, R. 2024. Role of Small Landholder Farmers in Carbon Sequestration in the Americas. 1st Meeting of Leaders of Rurality of the Americas: “Strengthening Rurality through Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Production.” IICA, San Jose, Costa Rica, 17th April, 2024. 

  19. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soil Health in Africa: Scaling Up by Carbon Farming Funds. 2024 AAA Annual Ministerial Conference, “Scaling Up Climate Finance for Agricultural Adaptation in Africa: A Strategic Dialogue: IAV Hassan II. Rabat, Morocco, 18th April 2024. 

  20. Lal, R. 2024. Sustainable Agriculture in Global Dryland. Workshop Sustainable Agriculture, Rabat, Morocco, 18th April, 2024. 

  21. Lal, R. 2024. Importance of Managing Soil Health in Africa. 4th Annual Ministerial Conference, “Innovative Financing to Accelerate Adaptation of African Agriculture to Climate Change”. Meknes, Morocco, 22nd April, 2024. 

  22. Lal, R. 2024. Transforming Africa and Latin America into the Bread-Basket of the World by South-South Cooperation. ‘Living Soils Initiative’ in Africa: IICA/AGRA/Lal C Center. 2nd May, 2024. 

  23. Lal, R. 2024. Transforming Africa to Bread-Basket of World. UM6P Roundtable Conference, Morocco, 3rd May, 2024. 

  24. Lal, R. 2024. Transforming India’s Agroecosystems for Food, Nutrition, and Climate Security. National Conference ‘EFFECT - Efficient Food-Processing for Environment and Climate-Changing Trends’, NASC, ICAR, New Delhi, India. 15th-16th May, 2024. 

  25. Lal, R. 2024. Insight into Soil Health in Africa and Globally. Soil Matters: Cultivating Change for Africa’s Food Systems Transformation through Evidence-based Policy and Practice. Kenyatta International Convention Center, Nairobi, Kenya, 8th May, 2024. 

  26. Lal, R. 2024. Global Environmental and Food Security: Importance of Agriculture. IICA Chair in Soil Science, and Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Issues. G20 Meeting in Brazilia, Brazil, 15th May, 2024. 

  27. Lal, R. 2024. Understanding the Global Carbon Cycle for Managing Soil Organic Matter Content. SOM 2024, UM6P, 27-30 May, 2024. 

  28. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Health in Relation to Agrifood Systems Sustainability. 31st Dr. B. P. Pal Memorial Lecture, IARI, New Delhi, India, 29th May, 2024. 

  29. Lal, R. 2024. Importance of “Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils” (VACS) in Guatemala and the LAC region. IICA event at the OAS Main Building, 200 17th Street, NW Washington D.C., 3rd June, 2024. 

  30. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soil Health in Africa: Food, Climate, and Water Security. OCP Side Event during GSP Meeting, FAO, Rome, Italy on 4th June, 2024. 

  31. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Health and Food Security in Africa. “Future Proofing Unified Action for Soil Health and Food Security”, IFPRI, Washington, D.C., 4th June, 2024. 

  32. Lal, R. 2024. U.S./China Synergy to Enhance Global Food Security. U.S. Heartland China Association: Think Tank Dialogue. Beijing, China, 12th June 2024. 

  33. Lal, R. 2024. Addressing the Problem of Land Degradation: Soil, Spirituality, and Stewardship. Environmental Summit by Hyo Jeong International Foundation for Environmental Peace. June 15th, 2024. 

  34. Lal, R. 2024. Spirituality/Morality in Solving Environmental Issues. Uniting Intelligence with Conscience for Global Solutions, Professor World Peace Academy, Los Angeles, 22nd June, 2024. 

  35. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soil Health to Improve Human Health and Wellbeing. Presented at Coalition Health and Regenerative Agriculture Webinar. 24th June, 2024. 

  36. Lal, R. 2024. Global Value of Carbon in Soil. Symposium on Mobile Inelastic Neutron Scattering in Soil. 27th June, 2024. 

  37. Lal, R. 2024. Soil and Ecosystem Services. Japanese Media Interview with NHK Broadcasting Corporation, 1st July, 2024. 

  38. Lal, R. 2024. Soil the Global Connector. USDA International Fellows Training Program, 5th July, 2024.  

  39. Lal, R. 2024. Carbon Farming as the Pathway for Ecosystem Services and Nature-Positive Agriculture. Keynote Presentation, Brazilian No-Till Federation. Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 7th July, 2024. 

  40. Lal, R. 2024. Thanks and appreciation to Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation for the 2024 Gulbenkian Award, Lisbon, Portugal, 11th July, 2024. 

  41. Lal, R. 2024. Sustainable Soil Management and Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges. Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Lecture, Lisbon, Portugal, 12th July, 2024. 

  42. Lal, R. 2024. Eco-Intensification of Agriculture for Producing More From Less. INTAGRI, Mexican Society of Soil Science, Guadalajara, Mexico, 10-11th July, 2024. 

  43. Lal, R. 2024. Soil, Security, and Climate Change. College of Post Graduate Studies, Montecillo, Mexico, 11th July, 2024. 

  44. Lal, R. 2024. Green Revolution in Mexico: The Borlaug Effect. 80th Anniversary of Dr. Norman Borlaug Arrival in Mexico, CIMMYT El Batán, Mexico, 11th July, 2024. 

  45. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soil Health for Carbon Sequestration and Water Conservation. Midwestern Legislative Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel. Columbus, OH, July 21st, 2024. 

  46. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soil Health by Regenerative Agriculture. Copeval Soil Health Webinar, July 24th, 2024. 

  47. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Tropical Agriculture in Sustainable Agri-Food Systems for Food and Climate Security. Rio-Agro Presentation in Brazil, 30th July, 2024. 

  48. Lal, R. 2024. Carbon Farming and Global Issues. Rio-Agro Presentation in Brazil, 30th July, 2024. 

  49. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Health as a Solution to Climate and Food Crisis. Aapresid Congress, Argentina, 7th August, 2024. 

  50. Lal, R. 2024. Climate Resilient Food Systems and Carbon Agriculture. Aapresid Congress, Argentina, 8th August, 2024. 

  51. Lal, R. 2024. Guru Kashi University Annual Award and Inaugural Function. Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, India, 29th August, 2024. 

  52. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Health and SDGs. Soil Health Dialogue Event, International Soil Carbon Industry Alliance. Virtual Webinar, 4th September, 2024. 

  53. Lal, R. 2024. Basic Laws of Sustainable Soil Management. Academy of Sciences of Moldova, 5th September, 2024. 

  54. Lal, R. 2024. Cooperation with National Academy of Sciences of Moldova, 5th September, 2024. 

  55. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Health and Ecosystem Services. UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Short Course – Optimizing Soil Health for Enhanced Ecosystem Services through Nature-Based Solutions (SC90), Potsdam, TUD, Germany, 9th September, 2024. 

  56. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Dryland Agriculture for Global Climate and Food Security. Pre-COP29 Conference, University of Alexandria, 10-11th September, 2024. 

  57. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Health for Agronomic Productivity and SDGs. UNGA Workshop: Exploring the Nexus of Soil Health, Diversified Crops, and Agricultural Productivity for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, 18th September, 2024. 

  58. Lal, R. 2024. Innovations in Research, Education, and Outreach to Transform Agriculture in India. VAKSANA-2024, National Conference on the theme: Innovations in Agriculture and Outreach Programs: Challenges and Opportunities. Indore, India, 20th September, 2024. 

  59. Lal, R. 2024. Framework for Better Food Security at the Interaction of Climate, Land Degradation and Biodiversity. Panelist at the Session “Harvesting Resilience, UNGA -Agriculture: The Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils (VACS): Improving Food Security at the Nexus of Climate, Land Degradation and Biodiversity., 23rd September, 2024, Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), River Club New York, NY. 

  60. Lal, R. 2024. Sustainable Soil Management and Agriculture as a Part of the Solution to Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change. NAPA Webinar and Panel Discussion: NAPA Webinar Series #41, 29th September, 2024. 

  61. Lal, R. 2024. Sustainable Soil Management for Food and Climate Security. WAFI 2024 Conference. CAU, Beijing, China, 9-12th October, 2024. 

  62. Lal, R. 2024. Opening Remarks at “Generating Soil Evidence to Inform Policy” virtual event hosted by CA4SH, CIFOR-ICRAF, and IFDC during the WFP Foundation 2024 Borlaug Dialogue, 23rd October, 2024. 

  63. Lal, R. 2024. Management of Soil, Carbon, and Water for Addressing Global Issues of the 21st Century. FDC, Villa Olímpia, São Paulo, Brazil, 24th October, 2024. 

  64. Lal, R. 2024. The World’s Energy and Environmental Food Insecurity and Brazil’s Role. 10th National Congress of Agribusiness Women, São Paulo, Brazil, 24th October, 2024. 

  65. Lal, R. 2024. Potential of Carbon Farming to Advance Sustainable Development Goals. Carbon Farming Workshop SKAUST-K, Shalimar Campus, Srinagar, 6th November, 2024. 

  66. Lal, R. 2024. Recarbonization of Agricultural Soils and Decarbonization of Agrifood Systems. Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) Representación México. November, 2024. 

  67. Lal, R. 2024. Nature-based solutions and financial commitments for the LAC Region. IICA Pavillion, COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan. November 11th, 2024. 

  68. Lal, R. 2024. Addressing the climate crisis in the Caribbean region. IICA Pavillion, COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan. November 13th, 2024. 

  69. Lal, R. 2024. Mitigating N2O emissions by bio-inputs and biological N fixation. FAO/CGIAR Pavillion, COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan. November 14th, 2024. 

  70. Lal, R. 2024. Challenges to be addressed for commodification of C in land-based sinks. FAO/CGIAR Pavillion, Baku, Azerbaijan. November 14th, 2024. 

  71. Lal, R. 2024. Living Soils of America (LiSAM): Opportunities and Challenges. IICA Pavillion, Baku, Azerbaijan. November 15th, 2024. 

  72. Lal, R. 2024. Future of Land: Policy Considerations for Translating Science into Action. IICA Pavillion, Baku, Azerbaijan. November 15th, 2024. 

  73. Lal, R. 2024. The role of CA4SH in harnessing the land-based C sinks. COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan. November 15th, 2024. 

  74. Lal, R. 2024. MASTI: Managing Soil for Transforming India. Presentation for the GSC 24 Conference, New Delhi, India. November 22nd, 2024. 

  75. Lal, R. 2024. Improving Fertilizer Use Efficiency in India. Presentation for IFDC Side Event at GSC 24 Conference, New Delhi, India. 22nd November, 2024. 

  76. Lal, R. 2024. Role of Private Sector in Carbon Farming. Bayer Carbon Science Talks, Brazil. November 26th, 2024. 

  77. Lal, R. 2024. World Soil Day Celebrations of the UNCCD. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, World Soil Day, December 5th, 2024. 

  78. Lal, R. 2024. The World Soil Day: Perserverance, Opportunities, and Challenges. IFDC – India World Soil Day, December 5th, 2024. 

  79. Lal, R. 2024. LiSAM as the Pathway to Nature-Positive Agriculture. IICA-Canada and UNCCD Presentation for World Soil Day. December 5th, 2024. 

  80. Lal, R. 2024. India Agriculture: A Global Success Story. IISS, Bhopal, World Soil Day, December 5th, 2024. 

  81. Lal, R. 2024. Importance of Soil Management for Improving Agronomic Production. Solidaridad, IISS, Bhopal, December 5th, 2024. 

  82. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Health and Global Issues. IISS, Bhopal WSD, December 5th, 2024. 

  83. Lal, R. 2024. Managing Soil Health in India: Challenges & Opportunity. WB, WSD, IISS, Bhopal, 5th December, 2024. 

  84. Lal, R. 2024. Soil Centric Green Revolution for Transforming India. IARI/TAAS Seminar, New Delhi, India, 11th December, 2024. 

  85. Murumkar, A. 2024. Ecosystem Services assessment and management and two more talks. OSU CFAES 2024 Spring Soil Health Webinar Series, Jan 2024 (Invited talk)
  86. Murumkar, A. 2024. Farming for Ecosystem Services. 2024 Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference (CTTC), Ada, Ohio, Mar 2024 (Invited talk)
  87. Murumkar, A. 2024. Extension and Farmer Engagement, 2024. C-FARM Annual Conference, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA. March 28, 2024. 
  88. Murumkar, A. (2024). Carbon Sequestration in Farmland and Co-Benefits. Carbon Academy Workshop for Ohio State Extension Educators. Waterman Agricultural & Natural Resources Laboratory, The Ohio State University. April 10, 2024.  
  89. Murumkar, A. 2024. Should your farm consider ecosystem services, such as water quality and soil health benefits?, Farm Science Review – Women in Ag Kitchen Table Conversation event, Ohio, Sept 2024 (Invited talk)
  90. Murumkar, A. 2024. Assessment and Management of Ecosystem Services. Roundtable discussion on Soil and Water Management challenges in Western Ghats Region, Pune, India, Oct 2024 (Invited talk)
  91. Oruganti P., Shedekar V., Hawkins H., Lal R., Estadt M., Ogg A., Demyan S., Neikirk H. and Murumkar A. 2024. Understanding carbon stocks under different crop management, soil and climate using observed field data and farm-scale decision tool. 2024 the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, Anaheim, California, July 28-31, 2024. (Oral)

  92. Reeve, J., Crookston, B., Atoloye, I., and Yost, M. 2024. Soil Carbon Response to Farm Management and Soil Type on Working Farms in Cache Valley, Utah. B44C-03. American Geophysical Union American Geophysical Union Annual Conference, "What's Next for Science?" Washington D.C., December 9 - 13, 2024.

  93. Williams, R. (2024). Creating Forest Carbon Projects to Produce Carbon Credit. Carbon Academy Workshop for Ohio State Extension Educators. Waterman Agricultural & Natural Resources Laboratory, The Ohio State University. April 10, 2024.