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.

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).