May 27, 2025

In The News

How cuts to science funding will hurt ordinary Americans
The Economist, 5/21/25
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

House Democrats will introduce legislation to ‘save NOAA’
NBC, 5/20/25
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

NSF’s grant cuts fall heaviest on scientists from underrepresented groups
Science, 5/16/25
Quoted: Jo Handelsman, Plant Pathology

4 Expert-Approved Tips for Attracting Frogs and Toads to Your Garden
Better Homes and Gardens, 5/20/25
Quoted: Jessica Hua, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Survey finds Wisconsin farmers value sustainable practices
Wisconsin Public Radio, 5/19/25
Quoted: Michael Bell, Community and Environmental Sociology
Quoted: Dick Cates, Emeritus, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems

Egg prices are finally starting to fall in Wisconsin. Will it last?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5/20/25
Quoted: Ron Kean, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Feeding Wisconsin bracing for potential SNAP cuts proposed in GOP budget bill
WMTV 15, 5/22/25
Quoted: Andrew Stevens, Agricultural and Applied Economics

UW-Madison researcher discovers valuable chemical compound in engineered poplar trees
Channel 3000, 5/23/25
Quoted: Brian Fox, Biochemistry

Lack of rain affecting weed programs
Brownfield Ag News, 5/16/25
Quoted: Rodrigo Werle, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Dairy Symposium Connects Science and Industry
Mid-West Farm Report, 5/22/25
Interviewed: Mitchell Armstrong, Student, Food Science
Mentioned: Dairy Innovation Hub

Luxemburg farmers use compost bedding to keep their dairy cows comfortable
Wisconsin State Farmer, 5/21/25
Quoted: Megan Zeman, Animal and Dairy Science
Mentioned: Kyle Zeman, Farm and Industry Short Course

Of Interest

Trump Has Cut Science Funding to Its Lowest Level in Decades
The New York Times, 5/22/25

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.