Tag: soil science
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Posted on September 17, 2018
$2.2M grant will help researchers define best practices for no-till organic grain production
Organic farmers are in a tough spot when it comes to controlling weeds. Since conventional herbicides aren’t an option, many choose to use tillage — […]
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Posted on August 16, 2018
Thea Whitman receives Aberle Faculty Fellow Award
Thea Whitman, assistant professor of soil science, has been selected to receive an Elton D. and Carrie R. Aberle Faculty Fellow Award. Whitman’s research program […]
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Posted on July 30, 2018
Whitman Lab announces 2018 recipients of O.N. Allen Small Grants
The O.N. Allen Soil and Environmental Microbiology Small Grants Program is a small-grant opportunity for UW-Madison graduate students and postdocs studying soil and environmental microbiology, […]
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Posted on July 23, 2018
Three CALS-affiliated projects selected for 2018 Data Science Initiative funding
Ten innovative data-driven research projects – three with CALS faculty as principal or co-principal investigators – have been chosen to receive funding from the University […]
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Posted on June 25, 2018
Steve Ventura part of collaboration honored with a 2018 Community-University Partnership Award
Strong community partnerships are an essential part of the Wisconsin Idea’s strength. In recognition of this teamwork, the university will honor seven collaborations with the […]
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Posted on June 11, 2018
Podcast: Sharpen those mower blades if you want a healthy lawn
In this podcast, Doug Soldat, UW–Madison professor of soil science and UW–Extension Turfgrass and Urban Soil Specialist, shares tips for a healthy lawn. Interview conducted […]
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Posted on June 8, 2018
New faculty profile: Jingyi Huang specializes in soil physics
Jingyi Huang joined the faculty in the Department of Soil Science as an assistant professor in May 2018. What is your educational/professional background? I grew […]
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Posted on May 14, 2018
CWD prions discovered in soil near Wisconsin mineral licks for the first time
New research out of the University of Wisconsin–Madison has, for the first time, detected prions responsible for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in samples taken from […]
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Posted on May 7, 2018
Seven CALS faculty honored with Vilas professorships, awards
Seven CALS faculty members, listed below, were among 40 UW-Madison faculty selected to receive Vilas professorships and awards this year. The awards are supported by the […]
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Posted on April 16, 2018
Michael Castellano to give Leo M. Walsh Distinguished Lecture in Soil Science – May 2
Dr. Michael Castellano (Associate Professor, Dept. of Agronomy, Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA) will present The Leo M. Walsh Distinguished Lecture in Soil Science entitled […]