February 24, 2025

In the News

NIH research grants still frozen despite lawsuits challenging Trump order
Nature, 2/20/25
Quoted: Aaron Hoskins, Biochemistry

The #1 High-Protein Upgrade for Your Morning Toast
Eating Well, 2/21/25
Quoted: Gina Mode, Center for Dairy Research

In pursuit of the best protein bar
Wisconsin Public Radio, 2/20/25
Quoted: Audrey Girard, Food Science

UW-Madison research into life’s origins could help improve crop yields
Wisconsin Public Radio, 2/14/25
Quoted: Betül Kaçar, Bacteriology

Study finds Wisconsin ranks as one of most prosperous places in U.S.
Insight on Business, 2/19/25
Mentioned: Tessa Conroy, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Mentioned: Steve Deller, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Mentioned: Danielle Schmidt, Student, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Warming winter impacts being felt by Wisconsin’s wildlife
WUWM-FM, 2/18/25
Quoted: Jonathan Pauli, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Mentioned: Benjamin Zuckerberg, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

UW-Madison ranks 12th for a grad program that doesn’t yet exist
The Cap Times, 2/20/25
Quoted: Sean Schoville, Entomology
Quoted: Zach Farrand, Student, Entomology

Madison’s Sierra Space is figuring out how to grow veggies at zero-g
The Cap Times, 2/21/25
Quoted: Bob Morrow, Alumnus, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Ted Tibbitts, Emeritus, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

UW-Madison receives $5.5 million federal grant to reduce synthetic fertilizer use
The Daily Cardinal, 2/20/25
Quoted: Jean-Michel Ané, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, Bacteriology

UW research partnership yields first-of-its-kind soil data algorithm
The Badger Herald, 2/16/25
Quoted: Jingyi Huang, Soil and Environmental Sciences

Stocking up on eggs? Here’s what a Wisconsin poultry specialist says about safe storage, usage
Wisconsin State Farmer, 2/18/25
Quoted: Ron Kean, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Dairy Economist Models The Pros & Cons Of Tariffs
Mid-West Farm Report, 2/20/25
Quoted: Chuck Nicholson, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Agricultural and Applied Economics

How is the ag economy doing? Depends on who you ask
Wisconsin Agriculturist, 2/12/25
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Of Interest

USDA probationary staff fired at three agencies, sources say
Reuters, 2/14/25

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.