July 22, 2024

In the News

US Economy’s Disconnect With Voters Badgers Biden in Key State
Bloomberg, 7/16/24
Quoted: Steven Deller, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Our last common ancestor lived 4.2 billion years ago—perhaps hundreds of millions of years earlier than thought
Science, 7/12/24
Quoted: Betül Kaçar, Bacteriology

Republicans Want to Seize On Wisconsin Voters’ Gloomy Views of Economy
Bloomberg via Yahoo News, 7/15/24
Mentioned: Steven Deller, Agricultural and Applied Economics

5 Expert Tips for Helping Hummingbirds During Heat Waves
Better Homes and Gardens, 7/16/24
Quoted: Jamie Nack, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Does it seem like we’re having lightning and thunder all summer? Here’s what’s going on.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7/16/24
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Wisconet

Pasture-based farming leads Wisconsin cheesemakers to award-winning taste
WPR, 7/12/24
Quoted: Andy Hatch, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course
Mentioned: Center for Dairy Research

Sweeter beets and purple broccoli: The latest in vegetables
WPR, 7/12/24
Quoted: Irwin Goldman, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

2 cranes try their hand at parenting despite species difference
WPR, 7/12/24
Quoted: Anna Pidgeon, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Bird flu hasn’t affected overall milk production or prices — but that could change
WXPR, 7/19/24
Quoted: Chuck Nicholson, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Dog-Day Cicadas Are Abuzz in Door County
Door County Pulse, 7/18/24
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology

Fire destroys shed, barn at UW-Madison ag research station in Verona
Wisconsin State Journal, 7/20/24
Mentioned: West Madison Agricultural Research Station

Beyond organic, a Dane County farmer wants to grow food plastic-free
The Cap Times, 7/19/24
Mentioned: Franco Parisi, Alumnus, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Celebrating National Ice Cream Month with Alice in Dairyland
27 WKOW, 7/9/24
Interviewed: Halei Heinzel, Alumna, Life Sciences Communication, Farm and Industry Short Course

Chill Without The Spill: The Scoop on No-Melt Ice Cream
The Mid-West Farm Report, 7/17/24
Quoted: Cameron Wicks, Student, Food Science
Mentioned: Richard Hartel, Food Science

Of Interest

John Deere ends support of ‘social or cultural awareness’ events, distances from inclusion efforts
AP News, 7/17/24

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.