Category: Economic and Community Development
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Posted on February 3, 2023
Six UW-Madison postdoctoral fellowships funded by state sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub
The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) recently announced a second cohort of six, two-year postdoctoral fellowships to help increase dairy-related […]
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Posted on January 18, 2023
New public-private partnership to improve seed potato production in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a new partner to improve the efficiency of seed potato production at the Starks Early Generation Seed Potato Farm in […]
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Posted on January 10, 2023
CDR hosts Thai cheese retailers, marketers as part of program to boost U.S. cheese exports
A group of six cheese retailers and cheese marketing specialists from Thailand will be visiting the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of […]
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Posted on December 16, 2022
With $9.3 million investment, UW–Madison will establish the Wisconsin Rural Partnership
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is creating an initiative to advance the land-grant mission of the university, support community-based projects, and create new partnerships to better […]
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Grassland 2.0 learning hub helps Driftless community envision grassland-based agriculture
On a fall day in the Driftless, 32 people gathered at Branches Winery to explore the current and future state of agriculture in the region. […]
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Posted on December 6, 2022
2023 OGRAIN Organic Grain Winter Conference offered in January
The demand for organic products continues to grow, with U.S. sales surpassing $63 billion in 2021, according to the Organic Trade Association. What this opportunity […]
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Registration open for 2023 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum
The 2023 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, which has the theme “Climate Smart Dairy in Wisconsin,” is set for Tuesday, Jan. 24 on the University of […]
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Posted on December 5, 2022
UW Soil and Forage Analysis Lab moves to Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Soil and Forage Analysis Lab, a trusted resource for soil testing services utilized by farmers, gardeners, researchers and others, has moved […]
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Posted on December 2, 2022
Cold hard science in the heart of cranberry country
In early March of 2017, Nicole Hansen found herself kneeling in a cranberry bed, drilling into the soil to check the amount of frost in […]
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Posted on November 9, 2022
Marine Protected Area creates spillover benefits for tuna fishing in Hawaii
A new study shows that carefully placed no-fishing zones can provide benefits for both fishermen and fish populations. Jennifer Raynor, a professor of natural resource economics at […]