In the News

How soaring diesel prices squeeze American farmers
Spectrum News, 8/25/26
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Foodborne illnesses sicken hundreds in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Today – Wisconsin Public Radio, 8/23/26
Interviewed: Jeri Barak, Plant Pathology

The importance of fiber, and the right kind, in our diet
The Lee Rayburn Show – Wisconsin Public Radio, 8/27/26
Interviewed: Beth Olson, Food and Nutritional Sciences

They lost one fight against a solar farm. Now this Dane County town is hoping to stop another
Wisconsin State Journal, 8/26/26
Quoted: Doug Reinemann, Biological Systems Engineering
Quoted: Gary Swain, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences

As older farmers retire, new ones find they can’t afford to buy in
Wisconsin State Journal, 8/26/26
Quoted: Adam D’Angelo, Alumnus, Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics

Private golf course to remove 270 acres from farmland, dividing Dodge County town
Wisconsin State Journal, 8/26/26
Quoted: Dale Redlin, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course
Quoted: Kyle Zwieg, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short Course

3 Madison elementary schools honor local leaders with new names
Wisconsin State Journal, 8/24/26
Mentioned: Conrad Elvehjem, deceased, Biochemistry

The Future Of Hemp In Wisconsin Is Unclear
Mid-West Farm Report, 8/23/26
Quoted: Shelby Ellison, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Of Interest

Killing wolves does not reduce farm livestock deaths, study finds
Wisconsin State Journal, 8/28/26

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.