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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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UW-Madison COVID-19 response: Week of 9/19-9/25
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 […]
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.
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 […]