February 28, 2025

In the News

US Federal Funds Impact Important Agricultural Sector
VOA Indonesia, 2/26/25
Quoted: Andrew Stevens, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Quoted: Andy Hatch, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course

NIH Funding Freeze Pauses $1.5 Billion in Research Funds
Newsmax, 2/22/25
Quoted: Aaron Hoskins, Biochemistry

These workers helped Wisconsin farmers navigate changing weather. DOGE fired them.
Wisconsin Public Radio, 2/27/25
Quoted: Tracy Campbell, Alumna, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Trump administration delays Wisconsin research funds by withholding, canceling review meetings
Wisconsin Public Radio, 2/25/25
Quoted: Aaron Hoskins, Biochemistry

Careful messaging, uncertainty reign on Wisconsin college campuses in Trump’s second term
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2/27/25
Quoted: Madeline Topf, Student, Microbiology

Concerns raised over potential cuts to federal fish, wildlife and co-op programs in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2/26/25
Quoted: Chris Ribic, Emeritus, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Quoted: Timothy Van Deelen, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

‘It’s really heartbreaking’: UW biochemist’s research uncertain with NIH funding
WISC-TV, 2/27/25
Quoted: Aaron Hoskins, Biochemistry

App launched in Madison making waves in marketplace for surplus food
WMTV 15 News, 2/24/25
Quoted: Briana Boehmer, Alumna, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

The Wisconsin Whey profiles 12 southwestern state cheesemakers
Isthmus, 2/11/25
Quoted: Michelle Miller, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems
Mentioned: Andy Hatch, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course

Rothman, Mnookin discuss Evers’ budget proposal, the Wisconsin Idea during conference
The Daily Cardinal, 2/27/25
Mentioned: Dairy Innovation Hub

Dairyland in distress: Wisconsin farmers brace for USDA job cuts
The Badger Herald, 2/25/25
Quoted: Randy Jackson, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: US Dairy Forage Research Center

Frozen Funds Leave Creamery On The Hook
Mid-West Farm Report, 2/27/25
Mentioned: Center for Dairy Research

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.