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Steven Ricke, microbiologist and food safety expert, named director of Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery program
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Steven Ricke, microbiologist and food safety expert, named director of Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery program

The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) has named Steven Ricke as the new director of the college’s Meat Science and […]

Sep
28th
Damon Smith named director of Nutrient and Pest Management Program
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Damon Smith named director of Nutrient and Pest Management Program

Damon Smith, an associate professor and field crop pathology extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology, has been named the faculty director of the […]

Sep
28th
F.H. King group provides students, local community with fresh produce despite pandemic
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F.H. King group provides students, local community with fresh produce despite pandemic

On Sundays afternoons on the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s East Campus Mall, you can find a group of students standing by a table loaded with vegetables: […]

Sep
28th
Matt Akins awarded Peterson Technology Transfer Award
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Matt Akins awarded Peterson Technology Transfer Award

Wisconsin Farm Technology Days (WFTD) is the largest agricultural show in the state, attracting about 40,000 people each year, showcasing advancements in agriculture, from research […]

Sep
28th
Steve Deller honored with Rural Renewal Research Prize
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Steve Deller honored with Rural Renewal Research Prize

Steve Deller, professor and extension specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, has been named the first recipient of the Rural Renewal Research […]

Sep
28th
Resources for remote instruction available from the CALS Support Team
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Resources for remote instruction available from the CALS Support Team

On Sept 23, 2020 Chancellor Blank announced the resumption of in-person activities starting as early as Sept 26, and Provost Scholz also provided additional guidance […]

Sep
27th
UW-Madison COVID-19 response: Week of 9/19-9/25
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UW-Madison COVID-19 response: Week of 9/19-9/25

Sep
26th
CALS in the News for the Week of September 19-25
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CALS in the News for the Week of September 19-25

In the News America’s farmers face multiplying pressures The Economist (registration required), 9/19/20 Quoted: Chris Kucharik, Agronomy Mentioned: Randy Roecker, Alumnus, Farm and Industry Short […]

Sep
25th
Morgridge Center for Public Service seeks proposals for community-based research grants and course development grants
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Morgridge Center for Public Service seeks proposals for community-based research grants and course development grants

Funding opportunities for UW-Madison faculty and instructional staff are available for community-based learning courses, research, community-engaged projects and more.

Sep
25th
Becky Eddy, Amanda Gevens honored as Outstanding Women of Wisconsin Agriculture
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Becky Eddy, Amanda Gevens honored as Outstanding Women of Wisconsin Agriculture

Earlier this year, the Badger Common’Tater magazine honored Becky Eddy, superintendent of Rhinelander Agricultural Research Station, and Amanda Gevens, chair, professor and extension specialist in […]

Sep
25th