June 7, 2024

In the News

The truth about ‘zombie cicadas’: ‘The fungus can do some nefarious things’
Fox News, 6/7/24
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

Millions of cicadas are blanketing Lake Geneva. Here’s what they look and sound like
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6/7/24
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

Here’s how a Lake Geneva brewery made cicada-infused beer, and what it tastes like
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6/6/24
Mentioned: Department of Entomology

Cicadapalooza Will Buzz Into Lake Geneva This Weekend
Milwaukee Magazine, 6/4/24
Mentioned: Larry Meiller, Emeritus, Life Science Communications
Mentioned: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Russell Groves, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

Can miracle grain kernza help Wisconsin in a climate-changed world?
The Cap Times, 6/5/24
Quoted: Valentin Picasso, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Quoted: Nicole Tautges, Alumna, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Quoted: Graham Adsit, Alumnus, Biological Systems Engineering
Quoted: Andy Rowntree, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Quoted: Erica Shoenberger, Alumna, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Dairy cows cut the cheese, UW-Madison researchers cut the emissions
The Cap Times, 6/1/2024
Quoted: Francisco Peñagaricano, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Quoted: Luiz Ferraretto, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Quoted: Jordan Matthews, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Arlington Agricultural Research Station

‘Cicadapalooza’ party set for Saturday in Lake Geneva
Wisconsin State Journal, 6/4/24
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Dan Young, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

In Wisconsin, college dreams grow dimmer for rural students
Wisconsin State Journal, 6/6/24
Quoted: Emily Lund, Former Student, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Researchers revolutionize plant fertilization
Agri-View, 6/7/24
Quoted: Shawn Kaeppler, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center

Biochar reduces manure emissions
Agri-View, 6/6/24
Mentioned: Joseph Sanford, Alumnus, Biological Systems Engineering
Mentioned: Dairy Innovation Hub

Family farm invites happiness
Agri-View, 6/3/24
Quoted: Rachel Bouressa, Alumna, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Of Interest

Cicada records help scientists study long-term health impact of pesticide exposure
Wisconsin Public Radio, 6/3/24

Wisconsin scientist: Plants respond to biting insects faster than you might think
Wisconsin Public Radio, 6/4/24

Groups claim manure digesters contribute to pollution in Kewaunee County
Wisconsin Public Radio, 6/7/24

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.