What to Find Here

Welcome to our central hub for sharing information about soil resources. Here, you will find maps and statistics about how soil varies across time and space. We also have explanations for how that data was generated and guidance for interpreting that information, especially regarding land use and management. Research to expand this information is supported by a team of researchers (faculty, staff, and students) dedicated to expanding our understanding of soil landscapes. 

Who We Are

The Geospatial Laboratory for Soil Informatics (GLSI) is a specialized research facility that integrates geospatial technologies with soil science. It employs tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial modeling to study and manage soil resources. The laboratory’s work is vital for addressing challenges related to agriculture, environmental sustainability, land management, and natural resource conservation. 

Introducing: ISU’s Interactive Soilscape

What We Offer

  • Three GLSI researchers conducting fieldwork in a harvested cornfield under a bright blue sky

    We deliver geospatial data that supports resource management, education, and exploration of landscapes across Iowa and beyond.

    Outreach
  • Our team collects deep soil cores and analyze particle size, offering data services to ISU affiliates and external clients.

    Services
  • A group of people collaborating in a field, working with soil and plants, symbolizing teamwork in agriculture and research.

    GLSI researches soil mapping and landscape science to support landowners, assessors, and others managing land use and value.

    Research

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