Posts Tagged ‘Agricultural economics’

Sam Miller

BS’84 Agricultural Economics

Corey Geiger

BS’95 Dairy Science, Agricultural Economics

Norval Dvorak

BS’43 Agricultural Economics

Plague of Pests

If you enjoyed the early earthy morel or the delicate blooming of lilacs ahead of schedule, know this—the dreaded seed corn maggot cometh too. These three harbingers of spring are typically in sync, and remained so this year, all of them three weeks early. Wisconsin winters offer a huge pest management advantage over more southern [...]

In Vietnam, Mopeds Help Teach Economics

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

The Grow Dozen: International

These 12 alumni represent the depth and breath 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/ Next issue:  Soil Science Know [...]

Bridging Borders

Partnerships with our nearest neighbors give CALS students firsthand experience with diversity of both crops and cultures

Neighbors Unleash Partnership on Grain

Using an African grain to build community, economy in Sub-Sahara region.

Is All Really Fair with Fair-Trade Coffee?

What is the real price of Fair-Trade certification?

Food Fighter

Food Fighter

Campaigning to end world hunger, Florence Chenoweth plants seeds of hope.

A Game Effort to Combat Poverty

CALS offers Peruvian farmers a chance to play with food.

Figuring the Net Worth of Trust

Building trust and social networks in Paraguay.