In the News

Potential cause of unexplained diseases suffered by millions of Americans discovered by scientists… leading the way to cures
Daily Mail, 11/4/25
Quoted: Ci Ji Lim, Biochemistry

Wisconsin soybean farmers cautiously optimistic about Trump’s trade deal with China
Wisconsin Public Radio, 11/3/25
Quoted: Steven Deller, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Why is there so much asparagus growing along the side of the road in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Public Radio, 11/5/25
Quoted: Mark Renz, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s 25-26 season takes big chances
The Cap Times, 11/6/25
Quoted: Michael Bell, Community and Environmental Sociology

ICE arrests, escalating trade wars squeeze Wisconsin farms
The Badger Herald, 11/4/25
Quoted: Andrew Stevens, Agricultural and Applied Economics

‘A new era of learning’: Professors grapple with AI in the classroom
The Daily Cardinal, 11/7/25
Quoted: Dietram Scheufele, Life Sciences Communication

Slow Food, WASB collab on food insecurity panel, homemade meal
The Daily Cardinal, 11/3/25
Quoted: Claudia Calderón, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Quoted: Adena Rissman, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Economist urges farmers to study 2026 safety net updates
Brownfield Ag News, 11/6/25
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics

The Building Plan for Road-Ready Calves
Dairy Herd Management, 11/6/25
Quoted: Sophy Henisz, Alumna, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Sausage Recipes May Be Changing
Mid-West Farm Report, 11/7/25
Interviewed: Jeff Sindelar, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Of Interest

Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
The New York Times, 11/7/25

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.