July 25, 2025

In the News

New Data Shows Untraceable Fishing Fleets in Marine Protected Areas
The New York Times, 7/24/25
Quoted: Jennifer Raynor, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

7 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Ants in Your Potted Plants—and Keep Them Out
Better Homes & Gardens via AOL.com, 7/18/25
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology

We tracked illegal fishing in marine protected areas – satellites and AI show most bans are respected, and could help enforce future ones
The Conversation, 7/24/25
Author: Jennifer Raynor, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Wisconsin wetland insects live a lifestyle of sex, violence and deception, entomologist says
Wisconsin Public Radio, 7/23/25
Quoted: Ann Marsh, Student, Entomology

Fritz Usinger named to National Meat Hall of Fame
Insight on Business, 7/22/25
Mentioned: Fritz Usinger, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Are people the next focus for economic development?
Insight on Business, 7/23/25
Quoted: Steve Deller, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Third Hop Garden location opens in Belleville featuring brews, live music
Wisconsin State Journal, 7/25/25
Quoted: Rich Joseph, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences

UW Lab focuses on education to help the public understand the uses of hemp
The Badger Herald, 7/24/25
Quoted: Phillip Alberti, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Shelby Ellison, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

New UW program highlights college pathways for students from rural areas
The Badger Herald, 7/22/25
Quoted: Dean Glenda Gillaspy
Quoted: Tanya Cutsforth, Office of Dean and Director
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics

True army worms & other pests out in force
Brownfield Ag News, 7/24/25
Interviewed: Emily Bick, Entomology

Kelley’s Country Creamery of Fond du Lac started with a dream, research and a lot of hard work
Wisconsin State Farmer, 7/23/25
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Armyworm Advisory – Time To Scout?
The Mid-West Farm Report, 7/24/25
Mentioned: PJ Leisch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

Ag Economist Gives Trade Update
The Mid-West Farm Report, 7/20/25
Interviewed: Jeffrey Hadachek, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Of Interest

UW Extension’s FoodWIse nutrition education program shutting down after federal funds eliminated
Wisconsin Public Radio, 7/25/25

Faculty upset over new teaching workload requirements
Wisconsin State Journal, 7/23/25

USDA to relocate thousands of staff outside Washington, consolidate dozens of offices
Government Executive, 7/24/25

A genetic tweak could prevent mosquitoes from transmitting malaria
NPR, 7/23/25

How an M&M Sparked the Search for the Next Perfect Peanut
The New York Times, 7/24/25

Why bird feathers are so bright
NPR, 7/23/25

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.