Natasha Rayne

Natasha Rayne is a Professor in the Department of Soil & Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She leads the Rayne Lab, focusing on soil fertility, nutrient management, and climate-smart agricultural practices. Her research emphasizes improving nitrogen use efficiency in cereal crops and exploring organic soil amendments.

Research Trends: Her recent publications highlight advancements in biostimulants for crop productivity, manure management impacts on soil health, and precision nutrient application techniques. Keywords span agricultural science, soil chemistry, and environmental sustainability, with subfields like nutrient cycling, climate-smart strategies, and soil-plant interactions.

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Natasha's work includes studies on nitrogen credits in manure, nutrient recovery in sweet corn, and modeling ammonia losses from urea. She contributes to climate-resilient farming systems through interdisciplinary research and outreach programs.

Labs & Teams: She leads the Rayne Lab, which investigates soil fertility and nutrient cycling, supporting initiatives like the Turfgrass Apprenticeship Program (TAP).