Matt Ruark

Matt Ruark is a Professor in the Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His research focuses on soil fertility and nutrient management, particularly in grain, biofuel, and vegetable crops. Key areas of interest include cover crop management, agricultural sustainability, and the impact of nutrient practices on water quality.

• Soil Fertility
• Nutrient Management
• Agroecosystems
• Soil Organic Matter

Recent publications highlight his work on nitrogen dynamics, microbial contributions to soil carbon, and edge-of-field phosphorus losses. He leads the Nutrient Cycling and Agroecosystems Lab, which investigates sustainable practices for dairy cropping systems and soil health improvement. No explicit awards or student advisement details were found in the provided texts.