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Soil Scientist Doug Soldat shares some useful tips for keeping a green lawn this summer, without the overuse of chemical fertilizers and other expensive inputs. Check out the article here, and enjoy the lush grasses of spring!
The Department of Soil Science remembers professor emerita Jaya Iyer. As a beloved instructor and advisor in soil science she passed on her love of plants, soil, and the vital connections between them. Jaya passed away in Madison, on May 2, 2012, at the age of 78. Read more at Madison.com
Congratulations to Peyton Smith (PhD Soil Science) on earning the Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship Award! This award is given to an individual based on their excellent academic performance and research productivity during graduate study in CALS. Way to go, Peyton!
Dr. Alfred Hartemink's paper titled "Some Noteworthy Soil Science in Wisconsin" has been published in Soil Horizons. The paper presents four cases that serve as a recollection of fascinating facts and noteworthy soil science achievements in Wisconsin. Read the paper here.
Dr. Nick Balster is one of 10 professors on campus to receive the UW-Madison Distinguished Teaching Award! Read more about the award and about Dr. Balster in this eCALS announcement. Congratulations, Nick!
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