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Sustainable by Design

How do we get biomass from the land while preserving—or even benefiting—its living communities? Whichever course we take, researchers at the CALS-led Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center are determined to put all pros and cons on the table.

Where Are We Now?

In less than five years of operation, the CALS-led Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center has produced a number of breakthroughs that may lead to a less oil-dependent future

Beyond the Gas Tank

Biomass is not just destined for liquid fuel. It’s changing the way a diverse range of goods and services are being produced and provided in Wisconsin.

Cash Crop Biomass

Wisconsin farmers are well positioned to take advantage of a new market—but getting there will take some fresh vision and a little retooling

Class Act: Learn by Doing

Michael Crossley

Give: A Very Dairy Future

Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership Awards recognize outstanding dairy youth

Catch up with . . . Richard Wagner

MS'75, PhD'79 Food Science

The Grow Dozen: Soil Science

12 alumni who are grounded in soil science

These 12 alumni represent the depth and breadth of CALS graduates’ accomplishments. Selections for the list are made by the Grow staff and are intended to reflect a sample of alumni stories. It is not a ranking or a comprehensive list. To read more about CALS alumni, go to www.cals.wisc.edu/alumni/

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A Simple Sprinkle Improves Yields in Potato's Homeland

Jiwan Palta uses gypsum to help Peruvian farmers improve their potato crop

How Wisconsin Became Cow Country

That’s the question Edward Janus pursues in Creating Dairyland, a new book from the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Not surprisingly, it’s a CALS Who’s Who, covering everyone from Stephen M. Babcock (“The patron saint of dairying”) to contemporary alumni in chapter-length profiles (including Karl Klessig BS’78 MS’79, Laura Daniels BS’97 and several Crave brothers). “Anyone [...]

From Field to Fuel

Where are we in terms of moving toward the “green gas” of the future? Here we present an illustrated overview of research progress.

In Vietnam, Mopeds Help Teach Economics

Corbett Grainger uses motor scooters to impart the basics of environmental economics.