Wisconsin's Magazine for the Life Sciences
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.
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
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.
Wisconsin farmers are well positioned to take advantage of a new market—but getting there will take some fresh vision and a little retooling
Michael Crossley
Crowley 4-H Dairy Leadership Awards recognize outstanding dairy youth
MS'75, PhD'79 Food 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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Jiwan Palta uses gypsum to help Peruvian farmers improve their potato crop
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 [...]
Where are we in terms of moving toward the “green gas” of the future? Here we present an illustrated overview of research progress.
Corbett Grainger uses motor scooters to impart the basics of environmental economics.