February 2, 2024

In the News

Wildfires are making their way out east-where they could be much deadlier
National Geographic, 1/29/24
Quoted: Volker Radeloff, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

What happened when climate deniers met an AI chatbot?
Grist, 2/1/24
Quoted: Kaiping Chen, Life Sciences Communication

‘We’re from the university and we’re here to help’: Can community outreach counteract attacks on higher education?
The Hechinger Report, 1/31/24
Quoted: Dean Glenda Gillaspy

You could see millions of cicadas in some parts of Wisconsin this summer. Here’s why.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2/2/24
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology

Higher education leads to higher pay for Wisconsinites, report shows
WisPolitics, 1/30/24
Quoted: Steven Deller, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Campaign pushes UW-Madison to reconsider family leave policies
The Daily Cardinal, 2/1/24
Quoted: Erin Conley, Student, Bacteriology

Hundreds of UW-Madison faculty, staff, students sign statement against conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism
The Daily Cardinal, 1/29/24
Quoted: Samer Alatout, Community and Environment Sociology

Economists reflect on tough year for farmers
Wisconsin Agriculturist, 1/30/24
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Quoted: Chuck Nicholson, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Mentioned: Renk Agribusiness Institute

Goats and sheep that graze together reap profits for forage-based farmer
Wisconsin State Farmer, 2/1/24
Quoted: Cherrie Nolden, Alumna, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, Agroecology
Mentioned: Allen Philo, Alumnus, Soil Science

2024 Outlook: Cautious Optimism for Dairy Farmers
Mid-West Farm Report, 1/29/24
Quoted: Chuck Nicholson, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Agricultural and Applied Economics

ARC vs. PLC: Choosing the Best Choice for Crop Coverage
Mid-West Farm Report, 1/27/24
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Mentioned: Renk Agribusiness Institute

A Video Game For Dairy Farmers You’ll Want To Play
Mid-West Farm Report, 1/27/24
Mentioned: Jennifer Van Os, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Why Do People Want to Live In Your Town?
Mid-West Farm Report, 1/26/24
Quoted: Steven Deller, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Mentioned: Rural Livability Project

Of Interest

Prisoners in the US are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands
Associated Press, 1/29/24

Wisconsin judge affirms regulators can force factory farms to get preemptive pollution permits
Associated Press, 1/31/24

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.