In the News

Video: The ongoing war within our bodies
The Big Think, 12/19/25
Interviewed: Sean Carroll, Emerit, Genetics

Seed giant operates loyalty programs that lock in merchants, independent companies say
The Capitol Forum (Subscription Required), 12/18/25
Quoted: Julie Dawson, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Quoted: Kiki Hubbard, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Researchers issue warning after noticing concerning trend in US predator’s behavior: ‘Detrimental impacts’
​The Cool Down, 12/18/25
Quoted: Zach Peery, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Local educator discusses Trump Administration’s $12 billion in aid for American farmers
​WXOW-TV, 12/15/25
​Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics

From pasture to progress on fifth-generation dairy farm
​The Business News – Northeast Wisconsin, 12/15/25
​Mentioned: Donnie Jagiello, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course

Beef-on-Dairy’s $6,215 Secret: Why 72% of Herds Are Playing It Wrong
The Bullvine, 12/18/25
​Mentioned: Victor Cabrera, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Greenhouse designs provide opportunity for year-round crop production in WI
Wisconsin State Farmer, 12/5/25
Co-authored by: Nesli Akdeniz, Biological Systems Engineering

Ag Outlook Forum To Examine Trade
Mid-West Farm Report, 12/18/25
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Mentioned: Renk Agribusiness Institute
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Of Interest

UW-Madison student walks 50 campus miles to find the best study spot
Wisconsin State Journal, 12/18/25

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.