Tag: soil science
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Posted on June 30, 2020
Despite field day cancellations, many UW–Madison resources available to support farmers
To protect public health during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) has decided to cancel many […]
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Posted on June 5, 2020
Alfred Hartemink appointed chair of National Committee for Soil Science
Alfred Hartemink, professor and chair of the Department of Soil Science, has been appointed to serve as chair of the U.S. National Committee for Soil […]
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Posted on May 22, 2020
Podcast: Doug Soldat on spring lawn care
It’s been a cold wet spring this year so we’re a little bit behind schedule for most of the state, which means that there’s still […]
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Posted on May 11, 2020
Soil art project encouraged students to get outside, away from screens
Soil science professor Nick Balster wasn’t enthusiastic about the mid-semester shift to online instruction this past spring semester. He knew he would miss the in-person […]
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Posted on April 2, 2020
Emmett Schulte, professor emeritus of soil science, dies at 89
Emmett E. Schulte, professor emeritus of soil science, died peacefully on March 26, 2020, at the age of 89.
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Posted on February 4, 2020
Department of Soil Science graduates its 500th Ph.D. student
The Department of Soil Science recently graduated its 500th Ph.D. student, a milestone that is likely unmatched by any other soil department in the world. […]
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Posted on January 27, 2020
Soil microbiologist faculty candidate presentation: Zachary Freedman – Jan. 30
The CALS community is invited to attend a soil science faculty candidate presentation by Zachary Freedman, assistant professor of environmental microbiology at West Virginia University, […]
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Congrats to ARS award winners Todd Andraski, Felix Navarro and Dan Schaefer
CALS Agricultural Research Stations recently honored three individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the ARS program at its annual Recognition Awards Reception and Dinner on Wednesday, […]
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Posted on November 4, 2019
Search begins for dean and director of Division of Extension
A search-and-screen committee has been appointed to help identify and select candidates for the next dean and director for the Division of Extension. After nearly 50 […]
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Posted on October 14, 2019
Q&A with Alfred Hartemink: Open access publishing and what it means for scientific research
Alfred Hartemink, professor and chair of the Department of Soil Science, has been studying soils throughout the world for over 30 years. Throughout those three […]