July 11, 2025

In the News

Severe weather hits the US hard as key forecast offices reel from Trump cuts
The Guardian, 7/1/2025
Quoted: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosytem Sciences

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
The Conversation, 7/2/2025
Author: Chris Vagasky, Plant and Agroecosytem Sciences

Biobanking DNA now could save species from extinction later
Wisconsin Public Radio, 7/9/2025
Interviewed: Francisco Pelegri, Genetics

Agroforestry: Farming with forests
Wisconsin Public Radio, 7/8/2025
Interviewed: Michael Bell, Community and Environmental Sociology

CF schools looking at steep enrollment decline this fall
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram via Yahoo! News, 6/30/2025
Quoted: David Egan-Robertson, Community and Environmental Sociology

Are mosquitoes especially bad in the Madison area this summer?
Wisconsin State Journal, 7/10/2025
Quoted: Susan Paskewitz, Entomology

Dairy-centric sports drink GoodSport gaining momentum
Ag Daily, 7/10/2025
Mentioned: Center for Dairy Research

Poor soybean seed germ affecting stands, yields
Brownfield Ag News, 7/1/2025
Quoted: Shawn Conley, Plant and Agroecosytem Sciences

New Resources For Farmers’ Market Operators
The Mid-West Farm Report, 7/8/2025
Quoted: Bret Shaw, Life Sciences Communication

Of Interest

Trump administration wants to increase logging on federal land to reduce fire risks. Not everyone agrees
CBS News, 7/10/2025

US to fight New World screwworm by dropping millions of flies
USA Today, 7/9/2025

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.