Category: Food Systems
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Posted on August 14, 2006
Production Champions Honnored at Wisconsin State Fairy Junior Dairy Show
VERONA, Wis. – Junior dairy exhibitors showing the top producing cow in each of the six dairy breeds were recognized at the 2006 Wisconsin Junior […]
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James W. Crowley Leadership Award Winners Announced
Fifteen Wisconsin dairy youth received James W. Crowley Leadership Awards at the 2006 Wisconsin Junior State Fair. These youth were rewarded for their outstanding dairy […]
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Fricke is Third Consecutive Dairy Scientists to Win CALS Pound Extension Award
A dairy scientist who is also a popular speaker on reproduction strategies won this year”s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences” Pound Extension Award for […]
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Posted on July 31, 2006
Polk County Tops 2006 State 4-H Senior Dairy Judging Contest
The Polk County Dairy Judging Team took top honors at the State 4-H Senior Dairy Judging Contest at the Polk County Fair in St. Croix […]
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Posted on July 28, 2006
Dairy Scientists Offer Preview Of Undergrad Program
If you’re interested in pursuing a college-level dairy science education, University of Wisconsin-Madison dairy scientists would like to give you a preview of one of world’s best.
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Urban Horticultural Field Day Aug. 19 At West Madison Will Feature Modern Advice and Ancient Vegetables
The UW-Madison’s West Madison Agricultural Research Station will hold its Urban Horticulture Field Day on Sat. August 19, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Posted on July 26, 2006
Seniors Place Second in Design Contest
A new idea for constructing post buildings won two University of Wisconsin-Madison students second place in competition for the best engineering design project related to agriculture.
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Posted on July 12, 2006
State 4-H Dairy Judging Teams Announced
Twelve senior dairy judging teams and eight individuals from across the state will travel to the Polk Country Fairgrounds on July 28 to compete in the State 4-H Senior Dairy Cattle Judging contest and vie for the opportunity to move on to a national-level contest.
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Posted on July 11, 2006
CIAS Receives Grant To Boost Mid-Sized Farms
UW-Madison’s Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems has received a grant from the USDA’s National Research Initiative to strengthen the food supply chains that connect medium-sized farms and ranches to the marketplace – part of the National Initiative to Renew
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Posted on July 10, 2006
Loose Soil Keeps Potatoes Healthy
Stressed potato plants are more susceptible to disease, which in turn reduces yield and can make the tubers more likely to rot during storage. To help farmers address this issue, a University of Wisconsin-Madison research team has determined that managing soil compaction can help keep potato crops healthy and stable during storage. That means a better bottom line both for farmers and processors.