Category: Highlights
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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 […]
- Posted on November 14, 2024
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Posted on November 7, 2024
New science-based video game offers improved training experience for dairy workers
The average weight of a fully grown Holstein cow is around 1,500 pounds, its average height nearly 5 feet at the shoulder. Guiding cattle that […]
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Posted on October 4, 2024
New images of RSV may expose stubborn virus’s weak points
The complex shape of respiratory syncytial virus is one hurdle limiting the development of treatments for an infection that leads to hospitalization or worse for […]
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Posted on September 11, 2024
Streamlining energy regulations on Native American reservations could help alleviate poverty
Land was once set aside as Native American reservations because it was undesirable and low in resources, but now interested Native Americans may have economic […]
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Posted on September 9, 2024
Bovine belch busters: CALS scientists look for ways to reduce methane emissions from cattle
It’s easy to ruminate over methane when thinking about dairy and its production challenges. Cattle are essential to Wisconsin’s $45.6 billion dairy community. But cattle […]
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Posted on August 22, 2024
CALS announces 2024 Honorary Recognition awardees
The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is proud to announce the selections for its 2024 Honorary Recognition and Distinguished Alumni […]
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Posted on August 19, 2024
Trees stripped by invasive caterpillars muster defenses that can harm native insects
An invasive insect with an insatiable appetite can cause serious problems for a favorite native moth that likes the same food source — even though […]