In the News

The Milkman: Mark McAfee Promotes the Wonders of Raw Milk. It Has Sickened Hundreds, Regulators Say.
ProPublica, 6/9/26
Quoted: John Lucey, Food Science
Mentioned: Center for Dairy Research

Is Frozen Yogurt Better for You Than Ice Cream?
The New York Times, 6/9/26
Quoted: Scott Rankin, Food Science

An Early Step on the Long, Strange Road to Photosynthesis
Quanta Magazine, 6/10/26
Quoted: Christopher Gisriel, Biochemistry

The USDA fired its experts on seed industry concentration. Then, it proclaimed it was working on the issue.
Investigate Midwest, 6/8/26
Quoted: Kiki Hubbard, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

After political standoff, Wisconsin closed fish hatcheries. Anglers say it’s a huge mistake.
Wisconsin Public Radio, 6/11/26
Quoted: Adena Rissman, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

As New World screwworm heads north, Wisconsin experts say monitoring is critical
Wisconsin Public Radio, 6/9/26
Quoted: Darlene Konkle, Alumna, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Quoted: Keith Poulsen, Alumnus, Biochemistry

Summer Guide: How To Deal With Ticks
Milwaukee Magazine, 6/5/26
Quoted: Susan Paskewitz, Entomology

New USDA rule could impact how grocers accept SNAP benefits
WKOW-TV, 6/9/26
Quoted: Andrew Stevens, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Beer historian Robin Shepard charts Madison breweries in a new book
The Cap Times, 6/11/26
Quoted: Robin Shepard, Life Sciences Communication

24-cow dairy to host Dane County Breakfast on the Farm
Wisconsin State Journal, 6/12/26
Quoted: Gary Swain, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Of Interest

Dairy farmers sue Trump administration over checkoff program
The Hill, 6/11/26

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.