Author: caschneider3
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Posted on October 17, 2017
Fish respond to predator attack by doubling growth rate
Scientists have known for years that when some fish sense predators eating members of their species, they try to depart the scene of the crime […]
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Why is the grass greener? Sports-field experiment to reveal results on Oct. 19 in Stoughton
The results of an unusual, real world experiment on four methods for managing sports fields will be shown to the public on Oct. 19. The […]
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Posted on October 16, 2017
Study quantifies need to reduce phosphorus in soils—for the health of lakes and rivers
For decades, phosphorous has accumulated in Wisconsin soils. Though farmers have taken steps to reduce the quantity of the agricultural nutrient applied to and running […]
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Early excitement: CALS faculty work with schools to improve science learning
Genetics professor Audrey Gasch BS’94 loves questions. It’s her job as a scientist to ask questions and then seek answers. She also has a passion […]
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Posted on October 13, 2017
Conservation, collaboration, creativity: Grant County farmer charts own path, with a little help from scientist colleagues
You never know where a conversation with Gerry Weiss will drive you. Today, it’s swerved toward fence-line weaning. Whatever that may be. Once explained, however, […]
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Taking a look at the 2017 Wisconsin fruit season – Audio
/RSS FeedAmaya Atucha, Extension Fruit Crop Specialist Department of Horticulture UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences atucha@wisc.edu 608-262-6452 2:53 – Total time 0:25 – 2017 […]
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Posted on October 12, 2017
Safer native foods: Bacteriologist works with Alaska Natives to keep botulism out of traditional favorites
At the edge of a remote Alaskan peninsula, 30 miles north of the Arctic Circle, lies the city of Kotzebue. Snow-covered in winter and starless […]
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Posted on October 10, 2017
Farmers using UW-built software statewide to cut pollution, plan soil fertility
A software program intended to cut water pollution and soil erosion has matured into an essential production tool for farmers, says Fond du Lac County […]
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Posted on October 3, 2017
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 […]
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Center for Dairy Research helps entrepreneur create snack bar for young women
A new line of dairy-based snack bars developed to promote healthy eating and a healthy self-image among young women were created by a UW–Madison alumna […]
