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UW wins $7 million grant to wean crops from nitrogen fertilizers
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UW wins $7 million grant to wean crops from nitrogen fertilizers

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin­–Madison and the University of Florida will use a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to study […]

Oct
9th
Students learn about study abroad options at “Grow Global” event
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Students learn about study abroad options at “Grow Global” event

The CALS Study Abroad office has been busy this fall semester making sure CALS students know about the many study abroad programs that are available […]

Oct
9th
CALS In the News for the week of Sep 30 – Oct 6
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CALS In the News for the week of Sep 30 – Oct 6

UW Lead Contamination UW suspects lead contamination in two campus buildings; playground closed WKOW.com, 9/29/2017 Mentioned: Agricultural Hall Potential lead contamination more widespread at UW-Madison Channel3000.com, […]

Oct
6th
Douglas and Martha Maxwell awarded Nebraska Wesleyan University Medal of Honor
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Douglas and Martha Maxwell awarded Nebraska Wesleyan University Medal of Honor

Douglas and Martha Maxwell were among a group of seven individuals recently honored by Nebraska Wesleyan University at the university’s Legends and Legacies banquet held […]

Oct
6th
Land O’Lakes internship experience
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Land O’Lakes internship experience

Jessica Wendt and Deanna Zernicke, both juniors in Agricultural Business Management, spent the last summer traveling the world while interning with Land O’Lakes. Now, its […]

Oct
6th
Jed Colquhoun and Heidi Zoerb part of award-winning UW-Extension group
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Jed Colquhoun and Heidi Zoerb part of award-winning UW-Extension group

Jed Colquhoun, horticulture professor and interim Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach, and Heidi Zoerb, Associate Dean for External Relations and Advancement, were part of […]

Oct
5th
CALS In the News for the week of Sep 22 – Sep 29
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CALS In the News for the week of Sep 22 – Sep 29

Decline in WI Birth Rate  Wisconsin Sees Decline in Birth Rate US News & World Report, 9/29/2017 Quoted: David Egan-Robertson, Community and Environmental Sociology Mentioned: Applied […]

Oct
2nd
Reminder: CALS reception at World Dairy Expo this Wednesday
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Reminder: CALS reception at World Dairy Expo this Wednesday

CALS faculty and staff are invited to attend the CALS Reception at World Dairy Expo, which runs 4 – 6 p.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 4. The […]

Oct
2nd
Cooperative Extension nEXT Gen project updates, part II
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Cooperative Extension nEXT Gen project updates, part II

In last week’s eCALS, you read about the new programmatic and geographic administrative structures in Cooperative Extension, and saw the new organizational chart. Now you […]

Oct
2nd
“A Night on the Farm” at Rhinelander ARS helps fight hunger
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“A Night on the Farm” at Rhinelander ARS helps fight hunger

Local residents turned out to combat hunger at the Rhinelander Ag Research Station on Sept. 22. Hosted in conjunction with the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable […]

Oct
2nd