Category: Food Systems
-
Posted on February 21, 2022
‘Super pest’ Colorado potato beetle has the genetic resources to sidestep our attacks
The Colorado potato beetle has evolved resistance to more than 50 different kinds of insecticides, making the insect a “super pest” that wreaks havoc on […]
-
Posted on February 15, 2022
The promise of safe food for billions
Outside of agricultural and scientific circles, few people would hear the word “mycotoxin” and fully understand the reference. But they probably should. This menace just […]
-
Posted on
UW researchers use data science to assess soil conservation stories in Wisconsin agricultural media outlets
The adoption of soil conservation practices by farmers offers the potential to greatly improve soil health and water quality in Wisconsin and beyond. Farmers learn […]
-
Posted on February 10, 2022
Fellowship will bring Thai cheese retailers, marketers to Wisconsin to learn about specialty cheeses
The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the Center for Dairy Research will help host a group of cheese retailers and […]
-
Posted on February 1, 2022
Scientists sequenced the cranberry genome and now they want to share it
Juan Zalapa is building a library. But it doesn’t house classic literature or thick textbooks. This one is all about cranberries. Zalapa’s construction materials aren’t what […]
-
Posted on January 27, 2022
High school students invited to attend World Food Prize Wisconsin Youth Institute
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is pleased to host the eighth annual World Food Prize Wisconsin Youth Institute, […]
-
Posted on January 12, 2022
Registration open for the Wisconsin Chili Lunch
Looking for a fun way to support Wisconsin farmers and the state’s farm-to-institution activities? Then sign up now for the fourth annual Wisconsin Chili Lunch, […]
-
Posted on January 6, 2022
2022 OGRAIN Organic Grain Winter Conference offered in January
With organic soybean prices reaching $30 per bushel, organic production continues to provide a strong opportunity for farmers of all scales to capture the higher […]
-
Posted on December 20, 2021
Dairy Summit features new Dairy Innovation Hub projects that support farmers, processors and community
The Dairy Innovation Hub held its second annual Dairy Summit on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The event, held in a virtual format, included welcome remarks, progress […]
-
Posted on December 10, 2021
UW–Madison offers two ice cream short courses in January
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Food Science is hosting two consecutive ice cream-related workshops in January 2022, one that focuses on business aspects and […]