Category: 3 – Issue
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Posted on July 7, 2023
CALS Briefs for Summer 2023
Survey: UW Plant Breeding Program is #1 The UW Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics (PBPG) program at CALS is one of the largest and […]
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The Agriculture Library Through the Years
This summer marks 175 years since the founding of the University of Wisconsin, the state’s very first public university. Throughout this time, UW has […]
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From Pesky Weed to Biofuel Resource
It may be time for corn to take a back seat. This most widely used and cheapest source of ethanol could lose its top […]
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Research Fellowship Aims to Diversify the Brewing Industry
“There’s so much more that goes into brewing beer than just the ingredients,” says Tony Bugher, president of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. The […]
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Take the Summer 2023 Final Exam
Ace our quiz and you will be entered in a drawing for a free gift box of cheese from the Babcock Dairy Store. Good luck!
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Posted on March 9, 2023
A Tasteful New Babcock Dairy Logo
To make way for the Babcock Hall remodel, the dairy plant had to shut down production for more than three years. Fortunately, a large […]
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From Hardship to Hope
Leon Statz used to get stressed about almost everything on his Sauk County farm. He worried about the weather, the bills, the crops. And […]
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First Impressions and Future Successes
It’s been a little more than half a year since I joined CALS, and I’d like to share some thoughts and impressions as a […]
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Five Counterintuitive Facts for the Conscientious Lawn Owner
Healthy lawns can prevent phosphorus from entering lakes and streams, where it causes problematic algal blooms. Phosphorus is an important element for plant growth. […]
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Full Plates for Food Justice
Gwen Kelley BS’22 learned to cook by her mother’s side, amid the scents and seasonings of Thai curries, vegetable lasagna, and spanakopita. Those experiences […]
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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 […]