These Scientists Have Sequenced the Cranberry Genome. Now They’re Looking to Share It.

  Juan Zalapa is building a library. But it doesn’t house classic literature or thick textbooks. This one is all about cranberries. Zalapa’s construction materials […]

Farms as Ecosystems

  Have you ever wondered whether organic food is really worth the cost? Or pondered swapping out meat protein for plant protein, hoping it might […]

A Round-up of CALS Research

  A Safe Water Future Requires Action Today Ph.D. student Tracy Campbell MS’18 recently led an assessment of water quality goals for the Yahara River […]

Global Health Gains Momentum

  In the spring 2021 issue of Grow, writer Nicole Miller MS’06 introduced readers to the new global health major, through which students explore how […]

Hope as a Brand

  Early in his doctoral studies, Todd Newman noticed a distinct gap between people’s attitudes and their behaviors. At the time, he was studying the […]

Guardians of Health, Safety, and the Environment

  Emily Pedersen BS’11 and Henry Bauman BS’98 know just how quickly our water, air, and picturesque landscapes can be spoiled by human activity. But […]

Anonymous Gift Strengthens Spooner Station’s Connection to Farmers

  In the far northwestern corner of Wisconsin, you’ll find UW’s Spooner Agricultural Research Station (ARS). Specializing in agronomy and horticulture, the Spooner ARS staff […]

Thank You to Our Spring 2021 Graduates

We are so proud to call you our alumni. Thank you, CALS spring 2021 grads, for your flexibility, your fortitude, and your grace under pressure. […]

Final Exam Fall 2021

The Future Holds No Limits for Meat Science at CALS

  Jordan Nehls BS’17 cooks up a lot of hamburgers and chicken breasts — but it’s not the sort of fare she can serve to […]

Bucky’s Varsity Meats Educates and Delights

  An important public-facing part of the Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery (MSABD) program now has pride of place. The storefront for the campus […]

Bucky’s ‘Meaty’ History

  Wisconsin has a Grade A past when it comes to the meat industry. It’s the birthplace of several iconic brands that made sausage and […]