A Half-century of the PBPG Program

The Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics (PBPG) program is marking an impressive milestone this year. In June, faculty, staff, students, and alumni will gather for […]

Final Exam Summer 2018

Five things everyone should know about … Switchel

1. Switchel is an apple cider vinegar-based beverage. It also contains water and other ingredients such as ginger or honey. Maple syrup, molasses, and fruit […]

Final Exam Spring 2018

Fermentation Education

A new certificate program offers hands-on production experience and
classroom instruction in the fermentation sciences to give students a
competitive edge in one of Wisconsin’s burgeoning markets

Corn Conundrum

Highly productive corn varieties have more trouble adapting to changing environmental conditions, so more balanced breeding may be needed

Class Act: Kai Rasmussen and ‘Let’s Grow Plants in Space’

Kai Rasmussen BSx’18 spends much of his time studying how plants react to being in outer space. For many of his friends, this calls to […]

Mongoose Tracker

Imagine if squirrels were fearless and rabid and preyed upon your pets rather than the acorns in your yard. In Puerto Rico, this is quite […]

In the Field: Alumni Making Their Mark in Veterinary Medicine

Daryl Buss MS’74, PhD’75 Daryl Buss grew up on a small Minnesota farm where he enjoyed daily work with a variety of animals. On the […]

New Resources for Discovery

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A Precise Hope

With gene editing — and pigs — CALS scientists are developing a model for “precision medicine,” the possibility of highly individualized treatments for patients living with the rare disease called NF1

Gut Dwellers

CALS scientists delve into the microbial communities in our digestive tracts — and their implications for our health