June 23, 2025

In The News

Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmers
AP News, 6/16/25
Quoted: Adam Faust, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course

Why eight glasses of water a day is a myth when it comes to hydration and heat stress
The Independent, 6/18/25
Quoted: Dale Schoeller, Emeritus, Nutritional Sciences

Expected and unwelcome insect pests
Wisconsin Public Radio, 6/18/25
Interviewed: PJ Liesch, Entomology

Why smuggling fusarium into U.S. is big deal
Farm Progress, 6/18/25
Quoted: Damon Smith, Plant Pathology

High Schoolers Return Home From Campus With More Possibilities
Midwest Farm Report, 6/19/25
Interviewed: Tanya Cutsforth, Office of Dean and Director

Wisconsin FFA elects new state officers
Wisconsin Agriculturist, 6/18/25
Mentioned: Amalia Draxler, Student, Agricultural and Applied Economics, Life Sciences Communication
Mentioned: Sam Mell, Student, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Of Interest

After early reprieve from immigration enforcement, farming industry reckons with raids
NPR, 6/16/25

Citing budget concerns, WPR lays off staff, cuts programs
Wisconsin Public Radio, 6/20/25

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.