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Graduate student Sovika Bhattarai participated in the National Weed Science Contest organized by the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) at ABG Ag Services near Sheridan, Indiana.
Graduate student, Sovika Bhattarai, participated in the National Weed Science Contest organized by the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) at ABG Ag Services near Sheridan, Indiana.
Dr. Debasish Golui (left), a post-doctoral researcher and Fulbright Visiting Scholar from North Dakota State University visited Soil and Water Quality lab at MNSU and learnt about De Lab research.
Graduate student Sovika Bhattarai participated in the National Weed Science Contest organized by the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) at ABG Ag Services near Sheridan, Indiana.
# Field Day Held at Blue Earth Farms with Biology Department Showcasing Research - Aug 12, 2024
Dr. De recently partnered with Blue Dirt Farm to host a Field Day event showcasing a unique farming method. The new farming method uses perennial cover crops along with live turkeys as fertilization. The event brought together local researchers and farmers for on-site demonstrations, including soil respiration tests, SLAKE tests, weed management, and a rainfall simulator.
# An interview with KEYC News Now - August 08, 2024
Kato Living - MSU's Field Day Research Event. Dr. De was interviewed with KEYC News Now during the "Kato Living" segment.
# 2024 North Central Weed Science Collegiate Contest - July 24 - 25, 2024
Graduate student, Sovika Bhattarai, participated in the National Weed Science Contest organized by the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) at ABG Ag Services near Sheridan, Indiana.
# News Article by The Reporter - April 2, 2024
Dr. De presented his research on April 1st, 2024 as the recipient of the 2024 Douglas R. Moore Faculty Research Lectureship award. Based on his talk, The Reporter published an article entitled "Soil health improvements presented at MSU".
# 2024 Douglas R. Moore Faculty Research Leadership Award - April 1, 2024
Dr. De received the 2024 Douglas R. Moore Faculty Research Leadership Award! He presented his talk on Monday, April 1 at 7 pm in Ostrander Auditorium, it is entitled “Can we regenerate soil health and enhance corn productivity in the US Corn Belt through perennial cover crops and poultry integration”. Can’t make it? Check out Dr. De’s recent on-air interview here: Podcast at KMSU 89.7 FM Radio
# Elements Magazine, Issue 5, 2024, CSET, Minnesota State University (MNSU), Mankato
One of our MNSU research was covered by Elements Magazine, Issue 5, 2024, CSET, Minnesota State University (MNSU), Mankato (see page # 8-11).
# MS Thesis Defense - December 1, 2023
Congratulations to Mr. Kenny Famakinwa for successfully defending his MS thesis "Impacts of Microplastics on the Soil Biochemical Environment and Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Productivity."
# Received The William Flies Science and Engineering Fellowship - 2023-2024
Dr. De would be working as a PI on a project titled "Integration of Perennial Cover Crops and Poultry in a Corn Production System: Assessment of Soil Biology and Crop Health". This project is a collaboration between the Blue Dirt Farm and the Department of Biological Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
# FloraFunga Podcast - March 22, 2023
I was invited to this podcast episode to cover some topics related to the water cycle, corn sweat, soil health, and water quality. Please make sure to check out the YouTube for the visuals during this interview
# National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) - 2023
Congratulations to Ayeat A. Battah and Madeline M. Wersal for being accepted for presentation at National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 13-15, 2023, on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Great job, Ayeat and Madeline!
# News Article by the NCR-SARE - December 6, 2022
North Central Region (NCR) Sustainable Agricultural Research Education (SARE) provided Youth Educator grants to help introduce new and exciting farming and ranching options to youth, families, and community members. Based on our work, NCR-SARE published an article titled “Farm to Fork: Sustainable Ag for Minnesota Teens.”
# Undergraduate Research Center’s (URC) Foundation Grant - 2022-2023
Congratulations to Ayeat A. Battah and Madeline M. Wersal for being awarded the Undergraduate Research Center’s (URC) Foundation Grant. Way to go, Ayeat and Madeline!
# 2022 SSSA Outstanding Paper Award - November 7, 2022
Dr. De received the 2022 SSSA Outstanding Paper Award at the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, USA, for his article, “Soil health recovery after grassland reestablishment on cropland: The effects of time and topographic position,” published in Soil Science Society of America Journal (SSSAJ).
# Elements Magazine, Issue 4, 2022, CSET, Minnesota State University (MNSU), Mankato
One of our MNSU research was covered by Elements Magazine, Issue 4, 2022, CSET, Minnesota State University (MNSU), Mankato (see page # 8-9).
# Minnesota SARE Travel Scholarship - August 26, 2022
Dr. De received Minnesota SARE Travel Scholarship to attend the 2022 ASA-CSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 6-9, Baltimore, MD, USA.
# Invited talk - October 21, 2022
I was invited to talk about "Linking Soil Health to Soil Functions and Ecosystem Services" in the Biology Department at Winona State University, MN, USA (October 21).
# Invited talk - July 13, 2022
I was invited to talk about "Healthy soils for a healthy life and a healthy environment" at an Environment Education Summer Camp (July 13) organized by the Youth Program, Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
# Invited talk - May 22, 2022
I was invited to talk about "Managing soil biology for enhanced ecosystem services" at an International Webinar to celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22) - organized by The Phytomics: The Botanical Society of Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
I was invited to talk about "Sustainable Soil Management Practices to Combat Climate Change" at the Southcentral Minnesota Clean Energy Council, North Mankato, MN. The recording of this forum is here. Use passcode - k%GG12XK.
# News Article in the Iowa Farmer Today - April 23. 2022
Iowa Nutrient Research Center (INRC) supported research at Iowa State University offers new insights on how tile drainage water (and the stream's history of nutrient loading) influences the in-stream potential for nutrient enrichment & eutrophication. This work was covered by Iowa Farmer Today.
# 2022 Posters at St. Paul event - February 23, 2022
Congratulations to Mohammed Abdurahman for being elected to present his research at the State Capitol with legislators and other leaders in state government. Way to go, Mohammed!
# Invited talk - February 08, 2022
I was invited to talk about "Managing Soil Health for Enhanced Nitrogen Cycling" at The 14th annual Nutrient Management Conference, Mankato, MN, organized by the University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center (MAWRC).
I would be working as a PI on a project titled "Evaluating Soil Health and Farm profitability with Perennials and Poultry in Corn Production Systems". This project is a collaboration between Blue Dart Farm, Minnesota State University, Mankato, and South Dakota State University.
# Undergraduate Research Center’s (URC) Foundation Grant - 2021-2022
Congratulations to Ann Rogers and Cortiney Galuska for being awarded the Undergraduate Research Center’s (URC) Foundation Grant. Way to go, Ann and Cortiney!
# Podcast at KMSU 89.7 FM Radio - July 2021
Sustainable soil management can greatly reduce greenhouse gases and contribute to the future health of the planet.
# Received The William Flies Science and Engineering Fellowship - 2021-2022
I would be working as a PI on a project titled "Use of Biocompatible Polymer – Graphene Oxide Based Nanomaterial to Reduce Nitrate Nitrogen Loss from Agricultural Soils". This project is a collaboration between the Department of Biology and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology (ECET) at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
I would be working as a Co-PI on a project titled "Farm-to-Fork: Educating Youth in Sustainable Farming for Healthy Food and Healthy Environment". This project is a collaboration between Minnesota State University, Mankato, and South Dakota State University.
I would be working as senior personnel on a project titled "Building a Regional Soil Health Initiative". This project is led by Jeremy Geske, Director of the Institute for Regenerative Resources and AgriSciences, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
# Invited talk - December 23, 2020
I was invited to talk about "The speed limit of soil organic carbon change" at the CropsTV powered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
# Top Downloaded Article in 2018-2020
Our recent ARTICLE, published in the Soil Science Society of America Journal, has been recognized as one of the top downloaded articles in 2018-2019. Thanks to my co-authors.
# CSA News Magazine - Research Highlights - September 2016
My paper (De and Toor, 2016) published in the Journal of Environmental Quality was selected for promotion in the September 2016 issue of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA’s CSA News magazine (Volume 61, Issue 9) and/or on “Research Highlights” webpages.
# Newsletter - Summer 2016
Invited to publish a short article in the Florida Lake Management Society (FLMS)-summer 2016 newsletter.
# Featured on Journal Cover Image - December 2015
One of my Ph.D. research aspects was featured as a cover image in Vadose Zone Journal, Volume 14, Issue number 12.
Cover caption: “Experiment site for a study of how septic systems as a potential source of nitrogen in shallow groundwater.”
# Agriculture Magazine - November 2013
My Ph.D. research work was interviewed and reported in the November 2013 Edition of “IN THE FIELD” Agriculture magazine (see page # 77).