Chefs and Breeders create tastier veggies: Chefs, breeders pair up to produce tastier veggies AP 8/31/14 Quoted: Bill Tracy, Agronomy Mentioned: Julie Dawson, Horticulture Wisconsin […]

2014 marks the centennial of the extinction of the passenger pigeon. To commemorate this milestone the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters is partnering […]

In a surprise showing at this year’s ‘Biggest Weed’ contest held during Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, a giant ragweed was named grand champion. A total […]

In the News: Madison co-workers compete on “The Amazing Race” Milwaukee Tap 8/28/14 Quoted: Maya Warren, graduate student, Food Science Quoted: Amy Dejong, graduate student, […]

Wisconsin boaters and anglers report complying more often with steps aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in 2013 than they did […]

Climate Change and Land Use: No one-size-fits-all approach in a changing climate, changing land Newswise 8/18/14 Quoted: Volker Radeloff, Forest and Wildlife Ecology Mentioned: Sebastian […]

Successful organic farming isn’t just about producing and marketing a healthy crop. It’s also about building healthier soil. Soil health gets a lot of attention in the University […]

In the News: Thousands attended Farm Technology Days in Portage County WTAQ 8/15/14 Mentioned: Ron Schuler, Biological Systems Engineering Antibiotics, Immunity, and Obesity The Scientist […]

If you’ve got any thoughts of seeding your lawn, get cracking, says UW-Madison turf expert Doug Soldat. In fact, if you’re going to invest any time or money […]

Late blight is the bummer of the summer. It’s a huge disappointment for gardeners when thriving tomato and potato plants suddenly grow ugly lesions and begin to […]