In the News

Moving to Florida could save you on taxes — but cost more overall
Business Insider, 1/4/23
Quoted: Steven Deller, Agricultural and Applied Economics

A look at what didn’t happen this week: Video of snow-covered deer is from Kazakhstan, not US
Associated Press, 1/6/23
Quoted: Timothy Van Deelen, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Wisconsin dairy farm losses hit a three-year high as more call it quits. What is the path forward?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1/6/23
Quoted: Erin Silva, Plant Pathology, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
Quoted: Pete Hardin, Alumnus, Life Sciences Communication
Quoted: Ryan Klussendorf, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course
Quoted: Melissa Weyland, Alumna, Farm and Industry Short Course
Mentioned: Dick Cates, Emeritus, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
Mentioned: Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers

Wisconsin remains leader in organic industry, but limits on infrastructure, land could be impacting growth
Wisconsin Public Radio, 1/5/23
Quoted: Erin Silva, Plant Pathology, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems

‘It landed in the checking account’: Wisconsin farm economist, lender say 2022 was a good year for ag
Wisconsin Public Radio, 1/2/23
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Quoted: Paul Dietmann, Alumnus, Continuing and Vocational Education
Mentioned: Renk Agribusiness Institute

Avian flu driving up the cost of eggs; shoppers weigh financial options at the register
CBS 58 Milwaukee, 1/4/23
Interviewed: Ron Kean, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Do you really need 8 cups of water a day? UW study weighs in
Wisconsin State Journal, 1/2/23
Quoted: Dale Schoeller, Emeritus, Nutritional Sciences

Quit counting cups of water: There’s no magic number for how much everyone should drink, study says
WISC-TV, 1/6/23
Quoted: Dale Schoeller, Emeritus, Nutritional Sciences

Opinion: Hope for Richland Center campus
The Cap Times, 1/3/23
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

U Of I Leading USDA-Funded Project To Help Potato Farmers Combat Nematodes
Potato Grower, 1/3/23
Mentioned: Inna Popova, Soil Science

Emissions fight critical for dairy
Agri-View, 1/3/23
Quoted: Michel Wattiaux, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Agri-View celebrates 50 years of publication
Agri-View, 1/4/23
Quoted: Sevie Kenyon, Emeritus, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Of Interest

Carnivore all-meat diet goes viral on TikTok. But is it good for you?
USA Today, 1/6/23

Study: Toxic PFAS chemical plume detected in Green Bay

Associated Press, 1/3/23

Good news about cheese — it’s much healthier than you thought
The Washington Post, 1/2/23

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.