Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences have recognized Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. (WI-08.) for his leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives on agricultural issues important to the university and the state

Consumers’ growing appetite for locally produced food presents both an opportunity and a problem for local growers. Demand is fast outpacing what roadside stands and farmers’ markets can supply, but supermarkets and restaurants are geared to expect substantial volume, consistent quality and year-round delivery-all things that small-scale, seasonal operations struggle to provide.

Kevin Pixley will lead the university”s small-grains breeding program while directing an international research project to improve the nutritional value of corn grown in developing nations.

Times were hard for farmers across the country in 2009, but they were harder than average for Wisconsin farmers. While total net farm income dropped […]

Times were hard for farmers across the country in 2009, but they were harder than average for Wisconsin farmers. While total net farm income dropped […]

Andrea Brossard Martin grew up on a dairy farm and knew she wanted a job in the dairy industry, but wasn’t quite sure how to make the leap. So she decided to take a path that has been followed by Wisconsin rural youth – including many future agricultural leaders – since the 1880s. She enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC).

There is still time to enroll in the Midwest School for Beginning Apple Growers, a three-day workshop for people wanting to start an orchard business. The class will be offered February 5-7, 2010 on the UW-Madison campus.

For more information contact: Bruce Jones – bjones@wisc.edu – (608) 265-8508 The third-annual Wisconsin Agricultural Economic Outlook forum will review the impact of the 2009 […]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison”s Farm and Industry Short Course invites prospective students and their parents to visit campus on Feb. 17 or 18 to see […]

An entomology research team aims to squash a grub that can single-handedly devour a young tree’s root system.