CALS scientists are breeding new varieties of produce that not only are delicious, but also will thrive in organic growing systems. And in a new collaboration called “Seed to Kitchen,” they’re partnering with chefs and farmers to help determine what works best.

1. What is it? Gluten is a substance composed of two proteins—gliadin and glutenin—that are found in the endosperm (inner part of a grain) of […]

Environmental and cultural concerns spark an interest in natural burials—and CALS soil scientists are lending their expertise

CALS researchers are leading a far-reaching effort to gather information about greenhouse gases related to dairy—and to give farmers and other industry professionals the tools they need to reduce them.

For decades DNA has stood in the spotlight of biological research. But scientists at CALS and across campus have also long been intrigued
by its chemical cousin, RNA—and are working to shed light on a surprisingly versatile molecule that holds great promise for human health.

Team effort in the Eastern Cape

Courtney Booth BS’97 Agricultural Journalism Alice in Dairyland 1997 Today Courtney Booth’s most important job is being a mom of four. Together with her family, […]

What do millennials want? The popularity of a new CALS-based program addressing global health concerns offers at least one answer.

Seeds of Hope – Literally

He’s been helping farmers, gardeners, landscapers, science students and pest-plagued citizens for decades. We present
a fond look at Phil Pellitteri, Wisconsin’s rock star entomologist, on the eve of his retirement.

Web-based science news has placed a higher burden on scientists
to more effectively share their discoveries with the public—
a challenge that CALS life sciences communicators
are ready to help them meet.

Microbes inhabit our bodies by the trillions, yet how they benefit us mostly remains a mystery. As scientists work with animals to illuminate that complex dynamic, they are excited about the potential microbes may hold for human health.