December 15, 2023

In the News

Hunting Ghosts in the Sky and Finding What Makes Their Colors
The New York Times, 12/12/23
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Can monarchs adapt to a rapidly changing world?
National Geographic, 12/14/23
Quoted: Karen Oberhauser, Retired, Entomology

Anyone can help monarch butterflies. All you need is a yard.
National Geographic, 12/14/23
Quoted: Karen Oberhauser, Retired, Entomology

DBIA to Award Nearly $4M in Grants to 41 Midwest Dairy Businesses
WNCY-FM, 12/11/23
Quoted: John Lucey, Food Science
Mentioned: Center for Dairy Research

Cheese-making organism may become state microbe, researchers say
The Badger Herald, 12/8/23
Quoted: Christopher Dade, Student, Bacteriology
Quoted: Austin Hall, Student, Plant Pathology

6 Honored At Farmers Union Convention
Mid-West Farm Report, 12/12/23
Mentioned: Dylan Bruce, Alumnus, Agroecology
Mentioned: Skye (Harnsberger) Bruce, Alumna, Entomology

From Fields to Data: Wisconsin’s Cover Crop Survey
Mid-West Farm Report, 12/11/23
Interviewed: Dan Smith, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Of Interest

Space Station to Earth: Houston, We Have Found the Tomato
The New York Times, 12/11/23

How corn masa could help lower birth defect risks among Hispanic people
NPR, 12/8/23

Climate change, overexploitation pose biodiversity risks in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12/7/23

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.