In the News

China has resumed U.S. soybean imports. It might not be enough for Wisconsin farmers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/10/25
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Wisconsin deer population swells to record level as current regulations, declining hunting pressure fail to control herd
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11/13/25
Mentioned: Thomas Heberlein, deceased, Community and Environmental Sociology
Mentioned: Richelle Winkler, Alumna, Community and Environmental Sociology
Mentioned: Keith Warnke, Alumnus, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Mentioned: Applied Population Laboratory

Wisconsin scientists preserve animal DNA for wildlife conservation
Wisconsin Public Radio – Wisconsin Today, 11/10/25
Interviewed: Francisco Pelegri, Genetics

A look at phenology as fall fades into winter, “Birds of the Great Lakes”
Wisconsin Public Radio – Larry Meiller Show, 11/12/25
Interviewed: Stanley Temple, Emerit, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Interviewed: Dexter Patterson, Life Sciences Communication

Investigating Bee Health and Behavior Affected by Agricultural Chemicals
WORT-FM, 11/13/25
Interviewed: James Crall, Entomology

Lecture highlights how wildlife, humans can coexist in urban environments
The Badger Herald, 11/13/25
Quoted: David Drake, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Quoted: Mindy Waite, Alumna, Genetics

AI’s expansion into Wisconsin dairy, automated milking
The Daily Cardinal, 11/7/25
Quoted: Amy Pechacek, Alumna, Animal and Dairy Sciences

The Challenge of Researching Regenerative Farming
Ag Information Network, 11/11/25
Quoted: Erin Silva, Plant Pathology
Mentioned: Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems

Resources for Regenerative Farming
Ag Information Network, 11/14/25
Quoted: Erin Silva, Plant Pathology
Mentioned: Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems

Barn Full of Memories: Mark Huenink
Dairy Star, 11/9/25
Quoted: Mark Huenink, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Wilfred Huenink, deceased, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course
Mentioned: Mary Huenink, Alumna, Nutritional Sciences
Mentioned: Brian Huenink, Alumnus, Biological Systems Engineering
Mentioned: Jill Huenink, Alumna, Biological Systems Engineering

Red Crown Rot Found In Wisconsin For First Time
Mid-West Farm Report, 11/9/25
Quoted: Damon Smith, Plant Pathology

Of Interest

WARF gives $206.9 million to UW-Madison, Morgridge Institute to boost research
Wisconsin State Journal, 11/14/25

In the face of federal grant cuts, UW-Madison’s research head learns to pivot in her first year
Wisconsin State Journal, 11/10/25

UW-Madison wants to grow its federal defense research
Wisconsin State Journal, 11/10/25

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.