In the News

Why Nasal Covid Vaccines May Make Better Boosters
New York Times, 2/2/22
Quoted: Krishna Ella, Alumnus, Plant Pathology

Experts question rolling authorization plan for Covid vaccine for kids under 5
STAT, 2/2/22
Quoted: Malia Jones, Community and Environmental Sociology

We’re Thinking About Endemicity All Wrong
The Atlantic, 2/1/22
Quoted: Malia Jones, Community and Environmental Sociology

US farms saw 19 percent increase in income last year. But experts say some Wisconsin producers are still struggling.
Wisconsin Public Radio, 2/3/22
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Mentioned: Renk Agribusiness Institute
Pictured: Mitch Breunig, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences

“Diversity is Disruption.” Dr. Louis Macias takes on new role as Associate Dean for DEI at UW College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Madison 365, 2/4/22
Quoted: Louis Macias, Associate Dean
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

World Dairy Expo names Laura Herschleb new general manager
Wisconsin State Journal, 2/3/22
Quoted: Laura Herschleb, Alumna, Life Sciences Communication, Animal and Dairy Sciences

UW dairy science research aims to support Wisconsin dairy farms
The Badger Herald, 2/1/22
Quoted: Heather White, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Quoted: Victor Cabrera, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Quoted: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub
Quoted: Gaelan Combs, Student, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Dairy Cattle Center
Mentioned: Babcock Hall Dairy Plant

UW researchers partner with Indigenous communities, Mexican universities to create guidelines for plant genetics
The Badger Herald, 2/3/22
Quoted: Claudia Calderón, Horticulture
Mentioned: Jean-Michel Ané, Bacteriology

Human connections to plants result in mixed effects
The Badger Herald, 1/28/22
Quoted: Irwin Goldman, Horticulture

Watch for Tar Spot in 2022
The Progressive Farmer, 2/3/22
Quoted: Damon Smith, Plant Pathology

Farmers, agronomists watch for possible winterkill signs
Brownfield Ag News, 1/31/22
Quoted: Jason Cavadini, Marshfield Agricultural Research Station

CDR Mentored Graduate Students Receive Scholarships
Mid-West Farm Report, 2/1/22
Quoted: John Lucey, Food Science
Mentioned: Rani Govindasamy-Lucey, Center for Dairy Research
Mentioned: Rodrigo Ibáñez, Center for Dairy Research
Mentioned: Maggie Becher, Student, Food Science
Mentioned: John Larsen, Student, Food Science

NMC recognizes 47 dairies in National Dairy Quality Awards program
Wisconsin State Farmer, 2/3/22
Mentioned: Marshfield Agricultural Research Station
Mentioned: Art Meinholz, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course
Mentioned: Tom Gerrits, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course

Of Interest

Scientists discover shockingly high rates of COVID infections among white-tailed deer
PBS Newshour, 2/2/22

As Wisconsin’s climate gets warmer and wetter, beloved winter activities could be in jeopardy
Post Crescent, 2/1/22

CALS in the News is a weekly selection of media stories quoting or mentioning CALS faculty, staff, students, alumni, research and programs. Other stories of interest to the UW–Madison community and those in the fields of agriculture and the life sciences are also included. This list is produced by CALS External Relations. Read more about our mission and methodology for curating this list.