January 2, 2024

In the News

Do you wash your meat? Some cooks are divided over the practice.
National Geographic, 12/22/23
Quoted: Kathleen Glass, Food Research Institute

Why You Should Be Checking for Ticks This Winter
VeryWell Health, 12/28/23
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

Scientist develops carrot of the future with one unexpected feature – here’s how it could help feed the world
The Cool Down via Yahoo! News, 12/27/23
Mentioned: Philip Simon, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Dairy-focused Farm and Industry Short Course launches first year at UW-River Falls
Wisconsin Public Radio, 12/26/23
Mentioned: Farm and Industry Short Course

Wisconsin scientists study how to keep cheese fresh and prolong the squeakiness of cheese curds
Wisconsin Public Radio, 12/22/23
Quoted: Brandon Prochaska, Center for Dairy Research

What the new plant hardiness zones mean for Wisconsin gardeners
Wisconsin Public Radio, 12/29/23
Quoted: Laura Jull, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Quoted: Lisa Johnson, Alumna, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, Life Sciences Communication

Why experts say you should take food recalls seriously
CBS 58, 12/27/23
Quoted: Kathleen Glass, Food Research Institute

Wednesday Nite @ the Lab science series ends
Isthmus, 12/28/23
Quoted: John Shutske, Biological Systems Engineering

Label Rates Not Enough to Control Herbicide-Resistant Waterhemp
No-Till Farmer, 12/27/23
Quoted: Felipe Faleco, Student, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Quoted: Rodrigo Werle, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Wisconsin Student Earns Spot On Court
Mid-West Farm Report, 12/27/23
Mentioned: Emma Vos, Student, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Varsity Meats Grows Brand, Student Interest
Mid-West Farm Report, 12/29/23
Interviewed: Dillon Walker, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Varsity Meats
Mentioned: Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Building

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.