In the News

Felony AI-generated child porn case in Eau Claire County is a test of new Wisconsin law
Wisconsin Public Radio, 8/19/25
Quoted: Dietram Scheufele, Life Sciences Communication

Snapshot Wisconsin trail cam project captures major milestones
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8/17/25
Quoted: Christine Anhalt-Depies, Alumna, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Quoted: Jennifer Stenglein, Alumna, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

This wildfire season shows the limits of forest management in the face of climate change
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8/19/25
Quoted: David Mladenoff, Emeritus, Forest and Wildlife Ecology

Wisconsin officials aim to contain this invasive species after two cases and possible third
Wisconsin Public Radio, 8/18/25
Quoted: Mark Renz, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Wisconsin Today: FoodWise program cuts
Wisconsin Public Radio, 8/19/25
Interviewed: Amber Canto, Alumna, Nutritional Sciences

Garden Talk: What rain and heat can do to our fruit crops
Wisconsin Public Radio, 8/22/25
Interviewed: Amaya Atucha, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Interviewed: Leslie Holland, Plant Pathology
Interviewed: Christelle Guédot, Entomology

UW-Madison closes 2 libraries and limits hours amid budget cuts
Wisconsin State Journal, 8/22/25
Mentioned: Steenbock Library

Hungry Japanese beetles are a formidable foe for Wisconsin vineyard owners
Wisconsin State Farmer, 8/19/25
Quoted: Christelle Guédot, Entomology
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology

Only 1 out of 10 monarch caterpillars make it to an adult butterfly. How could I increase those odds?
Wisconsin State Farmer, 8/21/25
Quoted: PJ Liesch, Entomology
Mentioned: Insect Diagnostic Lab

CALS Program Sparks College Dreams For High Schoolers
Mid-West Farm Report, 8/22/25
Interviewed: Tanya Cutsforth, Office of Dean and Director
Interviewed: Craig Kohn, Alumnus, Agricultural Education
Mentioned: Rural Partnerships Institute

Of Interest

Wisconsin bill would push adoption of ex-lab animals
Wisconsin State Journal, 8/20/25

Wisconsin dairy workers strike to protest changes that could affect immigrants
Wisconsin Public Radio, 8/19/25

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.