In the News

Looksmaxxers. University researchers. Celebrities. They all want colostrum.
Sentient Media, 7/16/26
Quoted: Matthew Lippert, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Groups fear endangered species in Wisconsin are at risk under regulatory rollback
Wisconsin Public Radio, 7/16/26
Quoted: Stan Temple, Emerit, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Wisconsin Originals: UW-Madison alum Harry Steenbock transformed nutritional science
Wisconsin State Journal, 7/17/26
Mentioned: Harry Steenbock, deceased, Agricultural Chemistry
Mentioned: Stephen Babcock, deceased, Agricultural Chemistry
Mentioned: Edwin Hart, deceased, Agricultural Chemistry
Mentioned: Elmer McCollum, deceased, Agricultural Chemistry
Mentioned: Marguerite Davis, deceased, Agricultural Chemistry
Mentioned: Department of Biochemistry

A quick guide to local ice cream shops for every craving
Madison Magazine, 7/15/26
Mentioned: Babcock Dairy
Mentioned: Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Aggressive Lone Star Tick closing in on Wisconsin
Madison365, 7/15/26
Quoted: Adela Oliva Chavez, Entomology

What Wisconsin producers need to know about New World Screwworm
Wisconsin State Farmer, 7/13/26
Authored by: PJ Liesch, Entomology

New “Cattle Comfort” Tool Helps With Hot Weather Management
Mid-West Farm Report, 7/12/26
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Wisconet

Of Interest

A northern Wisconsin college spent down its endowment before it closed. Some donors think it broke the law.
Wisconsin Public Radio, 7/16/26

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.