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Gut’s microbial community shown to influence host gene expression
In our guts, and in the guts of all animals, resides a robust ecosystem of microbes known as the microbiome. Consisting of trillions of organisms […]
Registration open for 2017 Wisconsin Ag Outlook Forum
The financial health of Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural business and emerging issues and opportunities are topics for the upcoming Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum on Thursday, […]
CALS In the News for the Week of Nov 18 – Nov 25
News about soybeans Dicamba approval in soybeans now what? Farm Progress, 11/21 Mentioned: Shawn Conley, Agronomy Will New Dicamba Soybeans Deliver Higher Yields? Farm Journal, 11/25 […]
National Provisioner names Jeff Sindelar a future icon of the meat industry
The National Provisioner recently included Jeff Sindelar, associate professor of animal science and Extension meat specialist, on its list of 25 future icons of the meat and […]
UW scientists, students give a boost to science education in local schools
Genetics professor Audrey Gasch loves questions. It’s her job as a scientist to ask questions and then go seek answers. But it’s also her passion […]
UW-Madison Inclement Weather Guidelines for Employees
With winter just around the corner, it’s a good time to review the UW-Madison Inclement Weather Guidelines for Employees The guidelines are posted below. If you […]
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative 2016 Request for Applications
The Environmental Protection Agency is currently soliciting proposals for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and anticipates up to $26 million available in funding. A webinar […]
Multistate Proposal Inviting Participation
WERA_TEMP1021, “Spotted Wing Drosophila Biology, Ecology, and Management.” To View the Proposal: Go to the National Information Management Support System at http://www.nimss.org Insert your login and […]
Ann Palmenberg named 2016 AAAS Fellow
Biochemistry professor Ann Palmenberg, known for her work in molecular virology, has been elected a 2016 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of […]
Barb Ingham shares turkey tips, including how to cook a bird from frozen
If you’re in charge of cooking a turkey this year, check out this cooking advice from CALS/UW-Extension food safety expert Barb Ingham. It includes instructions […]