January 31, 2025

In the News

More Americans take on a second job or side hustle. They come at a cost.
The Washington Post, 1/28/25
Quoted: Tessa Conroy, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Think only California burns? Think again. Even Florida, Texas and New Jersey at risk.
USA Today, 1/26/25
Quoted: Volker Radeloff, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

How to Tell if Your Fish Is Dead
wikiHow, 1/30/25
Co-authored by: Lauren Baker, Animal and Dairy Sciences

The Factors That Make Bird Sounds So Diverse Across The World
Science Friday, 1/24/25
Interviewed: Zuzana Burivalova, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Wisconsin experts say new policies on trade, immigration could hurt farmers
Wisconsin Public Radio, 1/27/25
Quoted: Charles Nicholson, Agricultural and Applied Economics, Animal and Dairy Sciences

About that coyote that was seen hanging out around Madison…
Isthmus, 1/30/25
Quoted: David Drake, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

UW-Madison students embrace innovation and sustainability in cannabis science course
Daily Cardinal, 1/30/25
Quoted: Shelby Ellison, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Economist: Dairy Industry Could Take a Hit From Tariffs
Farms.com, 1/27/25
Quoted: Charles Nicholson, Agricultural and Applied Economics, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Wisconsin’s New Weather Stations Already Delivering Results
Mid-West Farm Report, 1/27/25
Quoted: Chris Kucharik, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Wisconet

Young cattleman hits spotlight
Agri-View, 1/28/25
Quoted: Cody Quam, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course
Mentioned: Terry Quam, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Got a passion for Wisconsin agriculture? You could be the next Alice in Dairyland
Wisconsin State Farmer, 1/28/25
Authored by: Halei Heinzel, Alumna, Life Sciences Communication, Farm and Industry Short Course

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.