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Professional publishing for your book

As an academic professional, you have a wealth of knowledge to share. Book publishing can be a great way to collate your research, advance your career goals, and cement your reputation as an expert in your discipline. That’s why you need a trusted partner to guide you step by step through the process, ensuring a smooth publication journey, wide distribution, and professional marketing.

The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) have over sixty years of experience in book publishing, covering more than 330 print and electronic titles. Our books provide students, researchers, and other professionals with up-to-date research and lasting knowledge on topics covering agronomic, crop, soil, and environmental sciences. We publish textbooks, reference materials, and practical guides both for seasoned professionals and for students just beginning their academic journey. If you’re looking for professional, fully supported, and affordable service, we have the experience and guidance you need to help your book or textbook thrive.

Five reasons to publish with us

  • Get paid for your work. Members receive a $500 honorarium if we accept and publish your book.
  • Publish with fewer costs. Cover editing, design, typesetting, and production are all covered by the Societies. We’ll also help you find affordable options for purchasing photos and images if you need them.
  • Experience tailored, professional support. Our skilled publishing team assists with every step of the manuscript development and publication process. We’re always ready to answer your questions.
  • Expand your reach with multiple formats. Each book is published digitally and in print for broad audience access and wide distribution.
  • Reach more readers with marketing assistance. With the partnered marketing teams of the Societies and Wiley, we’ll work to find and reach your ideal readers.

Ready to submit?

Our book proposal form will help guide you on everything you need to submit. Please contact us if you have any questions or to begin your Society book publishing journey.

Recent books published with us

The cover for Pearl Millet: A Resilient Cereal Crop for Food, Nutrition, and Climate Security. It features a person holding pearl millet and pictures of the crop.
The cover for Soil Health Series: Volume 4 Soil Health and Sustainability in India. Crops and people are on the cover.
The cover for Soil Health Series: Volume 5 Soil Health and Sustainability in Spain and Portugal. People and crops are on the cover.
The cover for Salinity and Sodicity: A Global Challenge to Food Security, Environmental Quality and Soil Resilience.

Explore our full print and ebook library

All books in our collection are available for purchase on our Wiley Online Library. Society Members can access almost all digital library books for free on any device and get notice of discount codes.