Category: Natural Selections
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Posted on November 2, 2023
Focus on Rural and Tribal Wisconsin
Four projects, including two from CALS, that will support Wisconsin’s rural communities and tribal nations have been selected to receive funding through UW’s Wisconsin […]
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The Turf Manager’s Apprentices
Emerging from the tree line onto The Lido golf course is like walking into a different world. Sand stretches over rolling hills where green […]
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Posted on July 7, 2023
Less Elbow Room for Wildlife
Human presence and influence on landscapes change the way other animals interact by bringing them close together more frequently than happens in wilder places. […]
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One Step Ahead of Wisconsin’s Weather
Wisconsin weather has grown increasingly unpredictable and extreme since the 1950s. The rapid shift poses difficult challenges for farmers, researchers, and the public. But […]
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The Food Label Effect
Use the term “genetically engineered food,” chances are you’ll spark a debate. Some praise its societal benefits — lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced […]
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One Civet Coffee, Please — Hold the Poop
Thailand produces some of the most expensive coffee in the world, as much as $100 a cup or $600 per pound in some countries. […]
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Posted on March 9, 2023
Can Goats Take a Bite Out of Invasive Plants?
On a walk through the woods in Wisconsin, you might expect to see a few squirrels, a variety of birds, and maybe even a […]
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Native Knowledge Revitalized
On a frigid February afternoon, around 60 UW students gather near Dejope Residence Hall on the west end of campus. Their modern gear protects […]
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A Win-Win-Win in Hawaii
Carefully placed no-fishing zones can help fish populations thrive. And these zones, despite restricting where fishing is allowed, can help the fishing industry prosper […]
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Farmers Markets as Community Builders
It’s a Saturday morning at the farmers market. You check in with the grower at your favorite tomato stand, stop to enjoy the folk […]
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Posted on October 18, 2022
Renewable Fuel Policy Refresh?
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a critical step in mitigating climate change. One way to do this is to expand renewable fuels, which can […]
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Sweet Solution
Greek yogurt is a relatively recent food fad in the U.S. But its unique taste and thick texture appeal to many, and it accounted […]