Department News

Soil Scientist
Dr. Matt Ruark is part of a research team recently awarded a 10 million dollar federal grant to help find ways to improve carbon and nitrogen management on farms. The project is part a larger initiative to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
UW News article here,
Madison news video here, and
WPR story and sound clip here.

Soil Scientist
Dr. James Bockheim has recently co-authored a book called
Pedodiversity. The first of its kind, the book is intended to be a combined handbook, historical account of pedodiversity research, and essay on its future challenges.

Congratulations to our soil judging team on their great showing at the recent National Collegiate Soil Judging Competition. The team placed 8th overall, out of 23 teams from across the country. Read more at
eCALS news.

Soil Scientist
Dr. Doug Soldat is featured in a
Wisconsin State Journal article with spring tips for homeowners. Many will rejoice at the "do nothing" approach!

Soil Scientist
Dr. Alfred Hartemink is featured in a recent
International Innovation magazine article (
pages 116-117 and
30-32) in the online magazine). Hartemink is secretary general for the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS).
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