In the News

Ancient microbial life on Earth could help us recognize life on other planets, scientists say
FOX Weather, 6/29/22
Quoted: Betül Kaçar, Bacteriology

Monarch counts may not be as dire, but researchers are divided
Atlanta Journal Constitution, 6/30/22
Quoted: Karen Oberhauser, Entomology

In Agriculture, a Perennial Problem with Grains
Undark, 7/6/22
Quoted: Priscila Pinto, Agronomy

Where does ‘up north’ Wisconsin begin? We might never answer the question, but here are 5 possible ways to define it
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7/8/22
Quoted: David Mladenoff, Emeritus, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Hungry, hungry caterpillars are eating away hardwood tree leaves in Wisconsin
WUWM-FM, 6/27/22
Interviewed: PJ Liesch, Entomology

Crews contain fire at Arlington Agricultural Research Station, no injuries reported
WISC-TV, 6/26/22
Quoted: Mike Peters, Agricultural Research Stations
Mentioned: Arlington Agricultural Research Station
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

UW Arlington Ag Station loses building in massive fire, still doing business
Lodi Enterprise, 6/27/22
Quoted: Mike Peters, Agricultural Research Stations
Quoted: Mark Kendall, Arlington Agricultural Research Station

IV therapy clinics promote boost to wellness, but skeptics say it’s ‘buyer beware’
Wisconsin State Journal, 6/29/22
Quoted: Adam Kuchnia, Nutritional Sciences

‘A birder looks like you’: Dexter Patterson embraces nature
The Capital Times, 6/26/22
Interviewed: Dexter Patterson, Life Sciences Communication

It’s not just food — it’s history: Yusuf Bin-Rella connects growing, cooking and community
Wisconsin State Journal, 6/27/22
Quoted: Reba Luiken, Horticulture
Mentioned: Allen Centennial Garden

Plant breeders, chefs and farmers all come together in the Seed to Kitchen Collaborative
Madison Magazine, 6/27/22
Quoted: Julie Dawson, Horticulture

Wisconsin’s dairy industry seeks to rebound from pandemic-related issues
Spectrum News, 7/3/22
Interviewed: Mark Stephenson, Center for Dairy Profitability

Longtime gardener battles the rabbits to protect her living art
Wisconsin State Journal, 7/1/22
Mentioned: Allen Centennial Garden
Mentioned: Department of Horticulture

17 ways farmers can select 2023 seed in an inflationary era
Successful Farming, 7/7/22
Quoted: Shawn Conley, Agronomy

UW research building destroyed
Agri-View, 6/28/22
Mentioned: Arlington Agricultural Research Station
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

County fairs proceed with caution on poultry exhibits
Wisconsin State Farmer, 7/5/22
Quoted: Ron Kean, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Clif Invests In Organic Agriculture
Mid-West Farm Report, 6/30/22
Mentioned: Erin Silva, Plant Pathology

Students brave epidemic for science
Agri-View, 6/29/22
Quoted: Heather White, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Pictured: Henry Holdorf, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Pictured: Billy Brown, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Pictured: Sophie Henisz, student, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Emmons Blaine Dairy Cattle Research Center
Mentioned: Arlington Agricultural Research Center

Choline surprising in cow health
Agri-View, 6/28/22
Quoted: Heather White, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Of Interest

CRISPR debuted 10 years ago, in a paper hardly anyone noticed. Jennifer Doudna reflects on the DNA scissors’ first decade
STAT News, 6/28/22

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.