Tag: entomology
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Posted on May 4, 2022
CALS project awarded 2022-2023 Wisconsin Idea Fellowship
The 2022-23 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to seven outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. CALS student Magic Vang is among the awardees. […]
- Posted on April 11, 2022
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Posted on March 28, 2022
Federal funding will support new plant research facility at West Madison ARS and other CALS programs
Several programs in the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) will benefit from the $1.5T federal appropriations bill recently passed by […]
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Posted on February 21, 2022
‘Super pest’ Colorado potato beetle has the genetic resources to sidestep our attacks
The Colorado potato beetle has evolved resistance to more than 50 different kinds of insecticides, making the insect a “super pest” that wreaks havoc on […]
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Posted on January 14, 2022
CALS researchers share findings with regional farmers at annual meetings
UW-Madison CALS scientists will contribute expertise during two upcoming large farmer educational conferences that support the state’s diverse vegetable and fruit industries. These annual events […]
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Posted on January 3, 2022
Grant awarded: James Crall receives NIFA AFRI funding to study bee health
James Crall, assistant professor in the entomology department, recently received funding for a project titled “Using computer vision to characterize sublethal and synergistic impacts of […]
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Posted on November 15, 2021
Register now for CALS Global Conversations: Feeding the world – Nov. 17
The CALS Global Conversations talk “Feeding the World” will feature: James Crall (Entomology) – Using computer vision and artificial intelligence to support pollinators in agroecosystems […]
- Posted on November 5, 2021
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Posted on October 29, 2021
Featured photos: Coon lab investigates role of flies in mastitis
The research program of Kerri Coon, assistant professor of bacteriology, focuses on insect-microbe interactions. For one project, the Coon lab is investigating the potential role […]
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Posted on October 4, 2021
Agroecology course encourages students to explore their perceptions of agriculture
Have you ever wondered, is organic food really worth the cost? Or pondered swapping out meat protein for plant protein, hoping it might yield some […]