Note: CALS in the News is taking a brief pause while several UW–Madison communications units, including CALS, are transitioning to a new media monitoring vendor. Learn more in the Sept. 21 edition of eCALS.

In the News

The Pangram Backlash Unfolding on College Campuses
The Atlantic, 9/21/26
Quoted: Timothy Paustian, Bacteriology

The best cheese for a burger, according to expert — and why some popular picks fall flat
Fox News, 9/18/26
Quoted: Gina Mode, Center for Dairy Research

Greek Yogurt vs. Skyr: We Asked a Dairy Expert What’s the Difference (and Which Has More Protein)
The Kitchn, 9/20/26
Quoted: Daniel Wilbanks, Center for Dairy Research

New farm bill advances to Senate with expiration around the corner
Wisconsin Public Radio – Wisconsin Today, 9/21/26
Interviewed: Andrew Stevens, Agricultural and Applied Economics

UW researchers find link from metabolites made in the gut microbiome to Alzheimer’s risk
The Badger Herald, 9/22/26
Quoted: Federico Rey, Bacteriology
Quoted: Vaibhav Vemuganti, Student, Bacteriology

Trump administration’s trucking crackdown sparks debate over safety and labor
The Badger Herald, 9/16/26
Quoted: Andrew Stevens, Agricultural and Applied Economics

Expo legacy carries on for 60 years
Hoard’s Dairyman, 9/24/26
Quoted: Bryan Voegeli, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Quoted: Roy Hetts, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Quoted: Steve Nelson, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Howard Voegeli, deceased, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Gene Nelson, deceased, Alumnus, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Two counties account for 98% of Wisconsin bird flu losses between since 2024
Wisconsin State Farmer, 9/22/26
Quoted: Ron Kean, Animal and Dairy Sciences

Of Interest

White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
The New York Times, 9/20/26

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.