Managerial projects are one way to match kids to calves, according to Ted Halbach, UW-Madison extension dairy youth specialist. He sees managerial agreements as one […]

Over 400 fourth graders will explore the wonders of agricultural and life sciences on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 during CALS Day for Kids. The event […]

the newly released seventh edition of The Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas lists more than 150 farms, farmers’ markets and other places that sell fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, milk, eggs and other locally grown eat.

School for beginning dairy farmers

April 1st is the deadline to apply for more than $130,000 worth of scholarships for the 2008-09 Farm and Industry Short Course at the University […]

Public nominations for the 2008 College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Honorary Recognition Award are due April 18, 2008. The award honors individuals who have […]

Applications are now being accepted for the 2008 Badger Dairy Camp, June 15-17 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The Badger Dairy Camp, a cooperative effort of UW-Extension, the UW-Madison Department of Dairy Science, and the Badger Dairy Club, helps young people aged 12-18 develop self-confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork skills.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison judging team finished first overall and first in oral reasons at the Southwestern Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held at the 2008 Fort Worth Stock Show Jan. 13 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Richland County’s Senior and Junior dairy bowl teams topped the State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest Jan. 26 at Portage High School. Their senior division team will represent Wisconsin this November at the national contest in Louisville, Ky. Jefferson County’s team earned top honors in the mixed division.

In an effort to expand dietary options for individuals with a rare genetic condition known as phenylketonuria, a team of UW-Madison scientists is assessing a unique protein found only in whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese-making, that appears to be safe for this group to eat.