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Apr 11, 2017
A new website focused on Soil Fertility is available for farmers, crop consultants and educators interested in a wide range of soil fertility and management issues.
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Feb 21, 2017
Tania Burgos-Hernández, a doctoral student in the School of Environment and Natural Resources is featured on the website of the Office of Energy and Environment for her research on urban soils. In particular, she is analyzing urban soils on the Ohio State campus to determine their ability to store carbon. To study Ohio State soils, she is collecting multiple samples from 150 soil cores and three pits dug on campus. Soil cores will be collected later this year. Burgos-Hernández will thoroughly analyze the physical properties of the cores she collects. She will examine the color, texture and structure, as well as chemical and biological properties of the soil to determine carbon, metals and other factors.
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Apr 14, 2016
The Soil Judging Team at Ohio State recently competed in the National Collegiate Soils Contest (April 3-8, 2016) hosted by Kansas State University and held in the vicinity of Manhattan, KS. In total, 23 universities took part in this year’s national contest where teams have to qualify to compete by finishing in the top three or four places in one of the country’s seven regional competitions. Ohio State followed up its 3rd place 2015 Northeast regional finish by placing 10th overall at nationals. The team was composed entirely of 1st year soil judgers. Congratulations to the team and coaches on this latest accomplishment!
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Oct 20, 2015
Congratulations to the Soil Judging Team at Ohio State! The team is headed to the 2016 National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest at Kansas State University! Read on to learn about their journey ...
