A recent survey conducted by CALS researchers finds that Midwestern farmers are feeling the effects of extreme weather, and they view conservation practices that […]

  During urban expansion, soil gets covered by roads, buildings, and parking lots, a process called “soil sealing.” It reduces the soil’s ability to support […]

  Artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are two closely related yet distinct fields that are driving research and innovation in the agricultural and life […]

  Wisconsin’s agricultural production and food processing sectors contributed $116.3 billion in industrial revenues in 2022, according to a UW study. That’s more than 14% […]

  “Here’s an extra special fun fact: The first potatoes grown in space came from UW–Madison,” says Halei Heinzel FISC’22, BS’24. Heinzel speaks with enthusiasm […]

  In the quest to combat climate change, the idea of using agricultural landscapes in the Midwest to support renewable energy production has focused primarily […]

  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 […]

  On a walk through the woods in Wisconsin, you might expect to see a few squirrels, a variety of birds, and maybe even a […]

  On a frigid February afternoon, around 60 UW students gather near Dejope Residence Hall on the west end of campus. Their modern gear protects […]

Much of UW’s organic agriculture research takes place on 142 acres, most of it certified, located on four agricultural research stations in different parts of […]

  Juan Zalapa is building a library. But it doesn’t house classic literature or thick textbooks. This one is all about cranberries. Zalapa’s construction materials […]

It’s a common late summer sight in south-central Wisconsin: a prairie in bloom, with tall, waving grasses peppered with bursts of yellow, purple, and white. […]