In the News

US biology lab locked down for more than a week amid smuggling inquiry
Nature, 5/15/26
Quoted: Caitilyn Allen, Emerit, Plant Pathology

How to avoid tick bites and stay safe from Lyme disease in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5/22/26
Mentioned: Department of Entomology

It’s almost earwig season. How common will they be this year in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5/20/26
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

Economist says manure testing is wise as fertilizer costs rise
Brownfield Ag News, 5/21/26
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Mentioned: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Delayed farm program details leave farmers guessing on ARC, PLC
Brownfield Ag News, 5/20/26
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Is It Actually A Heavy Tick Year?
Mid-West Farm Report, 5/21/26
Interviewed: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

Here’s how to avoid a side of food poisoning at your summer cookouts
Wisconsin State Farmer, 5/21/26
Quoted: Taiya Bach, Nutritional Sciences

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.