July 9, 2025

In the News

National Weather Service cuts degrade accuracy of Wisconsin forecasts, meteorologists say
Wisconsin Public Radio, 7/2/2025
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Wisconet
Mentioned: Wisconsin Rural Partnerships Institute

Waukesha parents question Waukesha School District’s enrollment projections
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7/3/2025
Mentioned: Applied Population Laboratory

Opinion: District needs to do more homework before closing schools
The Waukesha Freeman, 7/3/2025
Mentioned: Applied Population Laboratory

Japanese beetle populations in Wisconsin have been shifting in recent years. Here’s why and what the patterns show
Green Bay Press Gazette, 6/30/2025
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

The curious case of Yodelay Yogurt
In Business, 7/1/2025
Quoted: Bryan Voegeli, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Science
Mentioned: Center for Dairy Research

Editorial: How Wisconsin ingenuity is shaping the future
In Business, 7/1/2025
Mentioned: Department of Biochemistry

The UW system is losing rural students’ interest. This pilot program aims to reverse course
Wisconsin State Journal, 6/29/2025
Quoted: Tanya Cutsforth, Office of Dean and Director
Quoted: John Shutske, Biological Systems Engineering
Pictured: Brian Luck, Biological Systems Engineering
Pictured: Betsy Wood, Biological Systems Engineering
Pictured: Kody Habeck, Biological Systems Engineering
Pictured: Claudia Calderón, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Cool spring has given way to a warm, wet growing season for Wisconsin crops
Wisconsin State Farmer, 7/2/2025
Quoted: Damon Smith, Plant Pathology

Wisconsin budget supports ag exports, dairy processors, research, roads
Brownfield Ag News, 7/3/2025
Mentioned: Dairy Innovation Hub

Colostrum’s Role In Weight Control
Mid-West Farm Report, 6/30/2025
Quoted: Karen Antunes, Student, Nutritional Sciences

Meet The Brains Behind The Horsepower
Mid-West Farm Report, 6/24/2025
Interviewed: Kaedyn Peterson-Rucker, Student, Biological Systems Engineering

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.