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  • Posted on October 12, 2012
    Hunting for Beginners

    By presenting a fresh vision of the sport to new audiences, a program aims to stem an alarming drop in hunters

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    Vitamin D–The Hype and the Hope

    It’s the “miracle vitamin” that was discovered by a CALS-trained researcher—-and our scientists have been prominent in exploring it ever since. What have we learned about the true benefits of vitamin D and its promise?

  • Posted on June 14, 2012
    Mission: Delicious

    What makes Babcock ice cream so good to eat—and so good for science, students and industry?

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    Science for Everyone

    Wisconsin residents of all ages and backgrounds are tracking wolves, monitoring streams, banding birds, counting invasive plants and more—all in the name of “citizen science”

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    The Culture of Ag

    CALS has a unique legacy of celebrating the arts and humanities in agriculture. An exploration that formally started during the Depression is enjoying renewed vigor in rural arts celebration today.

  • Posted on February 26, 2012
    Vanishing Waters?

    Numerous lakes and streams are drying up in the Central Sands, but there’s little agreement on what’s causing it. An initiative led by CALS brings together scientists, farmers, residents, environmental advocates and other stakeholders to shed light on the problem and pave the way toward solutions.

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    Tech Transfer Showcase

    The discovery-to-marketplace trail blazed by Harry Steenbock remains strong today. Here are some CALS-based businesses you should know about.

  • Posted on February 24, 2012
    Growing Future Farmers

    A booming population means more mouths to feed—and more farmers needed to feed them. A number of CALS programs focus on bringing new farmers into the field.

  • Posted on October 19, 2011
    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.

  • Posted on October 18, 2011
    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

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    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.

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    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