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Gov’s veto means CALS capital projects will move ahead
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Gov’s veto means CALS capital projects will move ahead

There was good news for CALS in Governor Walker’s veto message — the accounting of what provisions he chose to veto from the 2013-2015 biennial […]

Jul
1st
UW-Extension launches video channel
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UW-Extension launches video channel

In the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea, University of Wisconsin-Extension has launched a new online educational video channel with topics including everything from future food […]

Jul
1st
Down in Animal Sciences, they celebrate Dairy Month with good taste(s)
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Down in Animal Sciences, they celebrate Dairy Month with good taste(s)

Fifteen tasty Wisconsin artisan cheeses were available for sampling in the Animal Sciences lobby last Thursday during a celebration of June Dairy Month. The event […]

Jul
1st
Looking for CALS Extension staff next week? Try Farm Technology Days.
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Looking for CALS Extension staff next week? Try Farm Technology Days.

You’ll probably get an “out of office” message if you try to get hold of  CALS ag Extension specialists next week. They will be in […]

Jul
1st
Ewes are the champions
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Ewes are the champions

Todd Taylor, Arlington Sheep Unit Manager, showed the Champion Polypay Ewe and Reserve Champion Polypay Ram—both from the Department of Animal Sciences purebred flock at the Arlington Agricultural […]

Jun
28th
Gunasekaran, Raffa and Tigges elected to CALS APC
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Gunasekaran, Raffa and Tigges elected to CALS APC

Sundaram Gunasekaran, Ken Raffa, and Leann Tigges have been elected to the CALS Academic Planning Council to serve from July 2013 through June 2016. Here’s […]

Jun
28th
Babcock retains the local ice cream crown
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Babcock retains the local ice cream crown

A big congrats to our Babcock Hall Dairy Store! They took top prize in the “Ice Cream/Custard” category in Madison Magazine‘s 2013 Best of Madison: Food & […]

Jun
28th
CALS in the News for the Week of June 22-28
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CALS in the News for the Week of June 22-28

In the News: Wet weather creating havoc for Wisconsin soybean farmers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 6/25/2013 Quoted: Shawn Conley, Agronomy Flooded Soybean Fields Show Signs Of […]

Jun
28th
Educating the cheesemongers
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Educating the cheesemongers

Whole Foods staffers from across the nation were in Babcock Hall last week to learn about all things cheese. Among the memorable experiences: Encircling the […]

Jun
28th
Non-Federal Funding Opportunities
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Non-Federal Funding Opportunities

Selected opportunities from CALS’ extensive listing of non-federal funding opportunities in agriculture, life sciences and related fields. View and search the entire list (updated weekly!) […]

Jun
28th