Deb Neher
@soilsuccess.bsky.social
Soil ecologist and plant disease epidemiologist
https://www.uvm.edu/cals/ale/profile/deborah-neher
https://www.uvm.edu/cals/ale/profile/deborah-neher
Please share. U Vermont is now advertising the soil ecology position that was vacated when I retired in 2024, and was caught in a hiring freeze last year. The job posting number is F3517PO. A direct link to the announcement: www.uvmjobs.com/postings/83858
Assistant Professor of Soil Ecology
Officers of Instruction - Tenure Track
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November 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Please share. U Vermont is now advertising the soil ecology position that was vacated when I retired in 2024, and was caught in a hiring freeze last year. The job posting number is F3517PO. A direct link to the announcement: www.uvmjobs.com/postings/83858
My latest extension presentation youtu.be/pKFo_3Wg0bA?...
Understanding Soil Life & Measuring Soil Health in Agriculture
YouTube video by Vermont Grass Farmers Association
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October 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
My latest extension presentation youtu.be/pKFo_3Wg0bA?...
Call to action to conserve and monitor soil biodiversity globally. I signed on with 128 other soil biologists. Please share. doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
Open letter: A global call to strengthen national soil biodiversity action through coordination and harmonization
Soil biodiversity remains one of the least systematically studied components of global biodiversity, largely invisible in policy agendas. A coordinated soil biodiversity monitoring approach is urgent...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Call to action to conserve and monitor soil biodiversity globally. I signed on with 128 other soil biologists. Please share. doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
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📣 Working in #nematode–#microbiome interactions or #omics technologies to unravel nematode–plant–soil dynamics?
📥 Submit to Eco-Omics Approaches in Nematode–Plant–Soil Microbiome Interactions: www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
📆 Deadlines: 19 Nov 2025 (summary) | 9 Mar 2026 (full)
📥 Submit to Eco-Omics Approaches in Nematode–Plant–Soil Microbiome Interactions: www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
📆 Deadlines: 19 Nov 2025 (summary) | 9 Mar 2026 (full)
Frontiers | Eco-Omics Approaches in Nematode–Plant–Soil Microbiome Interactions
The field of Eco-Omics has emerged as a powerful tool in understanding the interactions between nematodes, plants, and soil microbiomes. These interactions f...
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October 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
📣 Working in #nematode–#microbiome interactions or #omics technologies to unravel nematode–plant–soil dynamics?
📥 Submit to Eco-Omics Approaches in Nematode–Plant–Soil Microbiome Interactions: www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
📆 Deadlines: 19 Nov 2025 (summary) | 9 Mar 2026 (full)
📥 Submit to Eco-Omics Approaches in Nematode–Plant–Soil Microbiome Interactions: www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
📆 Deadlines: 19 Nov 2025 (summary) | 9 Mar 2026 (full)
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It's official - registration for the Global #Soil #Biodiversity Conference #GSB2026 is now open! globalsoilbiodiversity2026.org/registration/ Don't forget to book your hotel through our website to ensure the best rates. @thegsbi.bsky.social
Registration - Global Soil Biodiversity Conference 2026
Registration Early-Bird Registrations Until December 15, 2025 at 23:59 PST Early-Bird Delegate$875.00 Early-Bird Student$525.00 Early-Bird Single Day$600.00 Regular Registrations Until February 16, 20...
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August 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's official - registration for the Global #Soil #Biodiversity Conference #GSB2026 is now open! globalsoilbiodiversity2026.org/registration/ Don't forget to book your hotel through our website to ensure the best rates. @thegsbi.bsky.social
Special opportunity for students traveling from Africa.
Student Travel Grants for the GSB2026 Conference are now open‼️
Students who work on any aspect of soil biodiversity are encouraged to apply 🐛🦠🪱
Find the full call below 👇
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Students who work on any aspect of soil biodiversity are encouraged to apply 🐛🦠🪱
Find the full call below 👇
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July 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Special opportunity for students traveling from Africa.
New paper out on carbon modeling in Vermont agricultural soils, www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Spatial mapping and predictive modeling of soil organic carbon stocks in Vermont agricultural lands using machine learning and environmental variables
Understanding and accurately predicting soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in agricultural lands play a vital role in mitigating climate and sustainable…
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July 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New paper out on carbon modeling in Vermont agricultural soils, www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Please RT. Story Exchange asks for nominations of outstanding women scientists working on the climate crisis. thestoryexchange.org/know-a-trail...
Know a Trailblazing Woman Scientist? Nominate Her for Our 'Cutting-Edge Women in Science' List
If you're a member of the scientific community, tell us who deserves the spotlight. Deadline: Sept. 15.
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July 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Please RT. Story Exchange asks for nominations of outstanding women scientists working on the climate crisis. thestoryexchange.org/know-a-trail...
New article of mine published for crop advisors on soil biology
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Understanding the Vineyard Microbiome and Soil Health | Progressive Crop Consultant
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May 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New article of mine published for crop advisors on soil biology
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New publication from our Food Systems Research Center team at U Vermont www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Holistic systems thinking underpins Vermont soil health practitioners’ preferences and beliefs
The concept of soil health has potential to catalyze agricultural transformation, though the breadth of the concept may stifle action. The impact of t…
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April 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
New publication from our Food Systems Research Center team at U Vermont www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Local TV interviewed me about the new soil health lab. www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-n...
Digging deep: UVM soil testing center aims to advance VT research
BURLINGTON Vt. (ABC22 FOX44) – A new University of Vermont research center is hoping to “revolutionize” soil health research in the state. Leaders at The Soil Health Research and Extension Center (…
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April 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Local TV interviewed me about the new soil health lab. www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-n...
Our new soil health lab opens on Earth Day!
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UVM Soil Testing Center Gives Vermont Farmers a Local Solution | Food Systems Research Center | The University of Vermont
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April 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our new soil health lab opens on Earth Day!
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Abandoned crops, fired scientists: Agricultural research hit by U.S. foreign aid freeze | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
Abandoned crops, fired scientists: Agricultural research hit by U.S. foreign aid freeze
A court ruling may temporarily ease funding problems, but for many projects the long term outlook remains uncertain
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February 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Abandoned crops, fired scientists: Agricultural research hit by U.S. foreign aid freeze | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
Brian Darby's family started a scholarship fund for UG students with interdisciplinary interests that include biology, including preference for students with a soil ecology interest. Donations can be made at
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February 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Brian Darby's family started a scholarship fund for UG students with interdisciplinary interests that include biology, including preference for students with a soil ecology interest. Donations can be made at
pd.undalumni.org/give-brian-d...
pd.undalumni.org/give-brian-d...
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Exciting postdoc opportunity to work on the beech leaf nematode with Dr. Kantor at Penn State!
The role will include designing, conducting, and analyzing a comparative greenhouse host-range test of beech leaf nematode, Litylenchus crenatae spp. mccanii (Lcm), on native tree species.
The role will include designing, conducting, and analyzing a comparative greenhouse host-range test of beech leaf nematode, Litylenchus crenatae spp. mccanii (Lcm), on native tree species.
February 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Exciting postdoc opportunity to work on the beech leaf nematode with Dr. Kantor at Penn State!
The role will include designing, conducting, and analyzing a comparative greenhouse host-range test of beech leaf nematode, Litylenchus crenatae spp. mccanii (Lcm), on native tree species.
The role will include designing, conducting, and analyzing a comparative greenhouse host-range test of beech leaf nematode, Litylenchus crenatae spp. mccanii (Lcm), on native tree species.
Looking for an effective field mesocosm to study soil invertbrate communities? www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A field mesocosm method for manipulation of soil mesofauna communities and repeated measurement of their ecological functions over months to years
In situ manipulation of mesofauna communities is necessary to understand their functional importance in complex natural systems. Field mesocosms that …
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January 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Looking for an effective field mesocosm to study soil invertbrate communities? www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
My most recent webinar for an extension audience, youtu.be/0hZwDEO74GI?...
Soil Health Indicator Series, Webinar 3, 12/13/24
YouTube video by UVMExt_NWCrop&Soils
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December 26, 2024 at 3:14 PM
My most recent webinar for an extension audience, youtu.be/0hZwDEO74GI?...
It's an honor to support innovative women scientists thestoryexchange.org/2024-women-i...
Announcing Our 2024 Women In Science Incentive Prize Winners
When it comes to droughts, wildfires, thunderstorms and other extreme events, these scientists are looking for answers. We're awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
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December 14, 2024 at 4:01 PM
It's an honor to support innovative women scientists thestoryexchange.org/2024-women-i...
Great team at UVM, creating an approach to monitor the sustainability of food systems foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fs...
Regional food system sustainability
| Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
JAFSCD: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development. Publication of the Thomas A. Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
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December 14, 2024 at 3:57 PM
Great team at UVM, creating an approach to monitor the sustainability of food systems foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fs...