Robert H. Burris, a noted University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemist, died on Tuesday, May 11 at the age of 96. He was one of the world’s preeminent authorities on nitrogen fixation.

A group of dairy policy specialists from Missouri and Wisconsin want the industry to remember that as debate ramps up on dairy provisions for the 2012 Farm Bill. So they have produced a pair of reports, one an overview, the other in-depth, on the benefits and unintended consequences of past dairy policies.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and UW-Extension Cooperative Extension are pleased to announce that Mark Stephenson has been named as the new Director of Dairy Policy Analysis.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison dairy science department will hold its annual Dairy Science Golf Classic fundraising event on Wednesday, May 19 at the Bridges Golf Course in Madison.

Several recent graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Farm & Industry Short Course (FISC) received awards from the Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association during the FISC graduation ceremony on March 20.

On May 13 the Wisconsin”s meat industry will honor a legend in major league baseball and two business leaders who are carrying on traditions started […]

April 1st is the deadline to apply for scholarships to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC).

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.