Author: caschneider3
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Posted on January 6, 2025
2024 CALS Year in Review
The end of the year is a great time to look back and reflect on the milestones and accomplishments of the CALS community. Here are […]
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Posted on December 26, 2024
Survey results show Midwestern farmers’ views on farm financial programs, conservation topics
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison recently published two research briefs highlighting Midwestern farmers’ views on farm financial programs and conservation. The briefs, which are designed to support […]
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Posted on December 23, 2024
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from CALS
This year, the CALS Ambassadors set out to make the best gingerbread house in history with the help of Dean Glenda Gillaspy, and together, wish […]
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Posted on December 17, 2024
New community resource could create novel ways to stop the spread of pathogens carried by mosquitoes
According to the World Health Organization, vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases and cause more than 700,000 deaths annually. Diseases […]
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Posted on December 16, 2024
Leopold’s journals that informed ‘A Sand County Almanac’ more accessible than ever before
This year marks the 75th anniversary of “A Sand County Almanac,” the collection of essays written by the famous naturalist Aldo Leopold. It’s also the first […]
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UW–Madison FISC to hold reunion event on Jan. 24
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Farm and Industry Short Course will hold a reunion for UW–Madison FISC alumni and friends on Friday, Jan. 24. This event […]
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Posted on December 12, 2024
New tool makes quick health, environmental monitoring possible
University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemists have developed a new, efficient method that may give first responders, environmental monitoring groups, or even you, the ability to quickly […]
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Posted on December 2, 2024
Five fascinating facets of the Indigenous ‘Three Sisters’ cropping method
The Three Sisters is a method of planting corn, beans, and squash in close proximity. The method was developed by Indigenous peoples in North America. […]
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Posted on November 19, 2024
Five considerations for plant hardiness zones (and your garden)
Plant hardiness zones are used to determine if a plant can thrive in a given climate — and your own backyard. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone […]
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Posted on November 16, 2024
An ancient animal is helping scientists improve modern technology
Water bears, an ancient group of microscopic animals known for their pudgy, ursine appearance and their uncanny ability to survive under extreme conditions, are helping […]