In the News

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war
Associated Press, 4/12/26
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Quoted: Joseph Glauber, Alumnus, Agricultural and Applied Economics

‘We are missing data’: NWS weather balloon changes scrutinized as tornados hit Midwest
NBC News, 4/16/26
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Wisconet

Candy now tastes different. It’s not just you.
Popular Science, 4/14/26
Quoted: Richard Hartel, Food Science

Pennsylvania truck driver fatally struck by lightning in Waukesha
WISN-TV, 4/16/26
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Tulip festivals worth the drive from Madison
WISC-TV, 4/13/26
Mentioned: Allen Centennial Garden
Mentioned: Henry Mall

Winning wedges
In Business – Madison, 4/15/26
Quoted: Jennifer Orchard, Alumna, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Julie Orchard, Alumna, Life Sciences Communication, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Ed Bacon, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course
Mentioned: Center for Dairy Research

Ancient enzymes help UW researchers study extraterrestrial life
The Daily Cardinal, 4/17/26
Quoted: Holly Rucker, Student, Bacteriology
Mentioned: Betül Kaçar, Bacteriology

Meat Industry Hall Of Fame Inducts Dairy Beef Pioneer Dan Schaefer
Mid-West Farm Report, 4/16/26
Interviewed: Dan Schaefer, Emerit, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Earth Day tour offers behind‑the‑scenes look at sustainable agriculture
Wisconsin State Farmer, 4/16/26
Mentioned: Grassland 2.0

Of Interest

What John Deere’s $99M settlement means for Wisconsin farmers
Wisconsin Public Radio, 4/15/26

University of Wisconsin lab researcher faces charges over poisoning colleague
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4/17/26

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.