CALS in the News: Feb 27– March 2

March 2, 2012

In the News

Jim LaGro: Parking lot need not be an eyesore
Wisconsin State Journal 3/1/2012
Quoted: Jim LaGro, Urban & Regional Land Planning

Restored John Steuart Curry murals subject of UW talk Wednesday
Wisconsin State Journal 3/1/2012
Mentioned: Curry murals in Biochemistry Building

See restored Curry murals at Wednesday Night @ the Lab
UW News 2/28/2012
Mentioned: Dave Nelson, Biochemistry

All Milk Price Hits Two Year Low
Wisconsin Ag Connection 3/2/2012
Mentioned: Brian Gould, Agricultural & Applied Economics

Guard unit prepping for Afghan mission
The Country Today 2/29/2012
Quoted: Karen Nielsen, Babcock Institute for International Dairy Research and Development

Babcock Institute Trains U.S. Troops on Afghanistan Agriculture
Wisconsin Agriculturist 2/28/2012
Quoted: Karen Nielsen, Babcock Institute for International Dairy Research and Development

Shredlage new alternative to processed corn silage
Agri-View 3/1/2012
Quoted: Randy Shaver, Dairy Science

Improving reproductive efficiency adds value to bottomline
Agri-View 3/1/2012
Quoted: Victor Cabrera, Dairy Science

Growing demand creates opportunities, challenges for Wisconsin organic agriculture
Wisconsin State Farmer 3/1/2012
Mentioned: Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems

Farm and Industry Short Course celebrates 127th anniversary
Wisconsin State Farmer 3/1/2012
Mentioned: Larry Meiller, Life Sciences Communication
Mentioned: Bob Kauffman, Animal Sciences
Mentioned: Sarah Pfatteicher, UP & S
Mentioned: Dick Cates, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems

WLIC announces educational event
Agri-View 2/29/2012
Mentioned: David Kammel, Biological Systems Engineering
Mentioned: Mike Peters, Agricultural Research Stations

Of Interest

Bill Gates Calls for More Accountability on Food Programs
The New York Times 2/23/2012

Warming trends threaten state trout streams
Isthmus 3/2/2012

The Genetic Ripple Effect of Hardship
The Wall Street Journal 2/28/2012

Local Debate Over Raw Milk Flaring Up, Again
Wisconsin Ag Connection 3/2/2012

USDA unveils new conservation program
ABC News 3/2/2012