Tag: soil science
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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 […]
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Andrew Stammer: Soil testing for the homeowner
Lawn and garden problems can be caused by a variety of issues.
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Posted on April 9, 2018
Gift establishes $1.7M professorship in soil science
On Friday, April 6 the Department of Soil Science celebrated a new professorship established through a generous gift from emeritus professor Marv Beatty. The professorship […]
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Posted on April 2, 2018
Andrew Stammer named director of UW Soil and Forage Lab
Andrew Stammer is the new director of the UW Soil and Forage Analysis Lab at Marshfield Agricultural Research Station. Stammer, whose appointment is through the […]
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Posted on March 5, 2018
Ekrem Ozlu named Future Leaders in Science Award recipient
Ekrem Ozlu, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Soil Science, has earned the 2018 Future Leaders in Science Award in recognition of his interest […]