Category: Economic and Community Development
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Posted on December 10, 2018
Discovery of prions in soil and water near mineral licks points toward transmission route for chronic wasting disease
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive illness that causes severe weight loss and eventually death in deer and elk. The disease has been detected […]
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Posted on December 4, 2018
Registration open for 2019 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum
The financial health of Wisconsin’s farms and agricultural businesses, with a special focus on consolidation in the state’s dairy industry, are topics for the upcoming […]
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Posted on November 28, 2018
Farmers, dairy producers face tough decisions for spring
As farmers hustle to finish the harvest, there is no sign of a letup in the long-term slump in commodity prices that are now being […]
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Posted on November 9, 2018
The poverty-diodiversity link in Western Amazonia
In examining the loss of plant and animal life in the Amazon, scientists and the media often focus on the effects of deforestation. But a […]
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Posted on November 7, 2018
Private lands, public good: Adena Rissman examines how well land trusts and governments are protecting private lands and the resources they contain
With the warmer months upon us, the outdoor season is in full swing. There are hikes to take and birds to watch, fish to catch […]
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Posted on November 6, 2018
Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers accepting applications
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers invites aspiring fresh market produce growers to apply for its 2019 class. This three-day workshop will be held […]
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Posted on November 5, 2018
Rural brain gain: As Wisconsin tries to lure young adults, how do certain communities succeed?
Early this year, Wisconsin’s economic development agency launched an ad campaign to persuade young professionals to ditch Chicago and head north to pursue their careers. […]
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Posted on November 1, 2018
Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame seeks nominations
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Animal Sciences is seeking nominations for the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame’s 2019 class of inductees. Nominations for […]
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Posted on October 30, 2018
CALS experts involved in Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0
As the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 launches into its work this fall, a number of CALS personnel have been called on to participate in the efforts. […]
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Posted on October 9, 2018
CIAS receives grant to explore feasibility of regional food terminal in Madison
As demand for local food has grown, local food marketing has increased in volume and sophistication. Once the domain of direct-marketing channels, such as farmers […]