Author: caschneider3
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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 […]
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Posted on September 29, 2017
Sustainability in agriculture – Audio
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Jed Colquhoun, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Production Specialist Department of Horticulture UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences colquhoun@wisc.edu 608-852-4513 2:54 – Total time 0:18 […]
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Posted on September 28, 2017
UW-Madison dairy science department to hold visit day Oct. 19
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Dairy Science invites prospective students and their parents to visit campus on Thursday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 […]
