Category: Food Systems
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Posted on October 7, 2010
In Wisconsin, 75% of the economic benefit of Bt corn goes to growers who don’t plant it
Widespread planting of genetically modified Bt corn throughout the Upper Midwest has suppressed populations of the European corn borer, a major insect pest of corn, […]
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Posted on October 5, 2010
POET executive to headline discussion on cellulosic ethanol production
Built on a foundation of grain-based production, the cellulosic ethanol industry is poised for strong growth in the United States. During his keynote address at […]
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Bioenergy choices could change Midwest bird diversity
Ambitious plans to expand acreage of bioenergy crops could have a major impact on birds in the Upper Midwest, according to a study published today […]
- Posted on September 27, 2010
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Posted on September 23, 2010
Media briefing on dairy policy proposals
On Sept. 29, three dairy policy experts will brief the media on findings of their recent analysis of legislative proposals aimed at reducing volatility in […]
- Posted on September 22, 2010
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Posted on September 17, 2010
International Dairy Short Course attracts global dairy leaders to Wisconsin
More than 80 agricultural leaders from 19 countries will flock to Wisconsin Sept. 27-29 for the 13th annual Babcock Institute/World Dairy Expo International Dairy Short […]
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Posted on September 15, 2010
Corpse flower bloom captured on video
9/28/2010: In case you missed it, here’s a 5-minute time-lapse video of the corpse flower bloom that recently took place at the D.C. Smith Greenhouse, […]