Category: Food Systems
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Posted on September 16, 2025
Six facts about herbicide resistance that may seem like science fiction
Synthetic herbicides were introduced to agriculture shortly after World War II. Affordable, reliable, and effective, they rapidly became the mainstay for weed management. Today, however, […]
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Posted on September 11, 2025
Celebrate new, locally grown crops at Farm to Flavor event on Oct. 5
Food lovers are invited to help celebrate the development of tasty, local crops at the upcoming “Farm to Flavor” event set for 3:00-6:00 p.m. on […]
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Posted on July 30, 2025
UW Spooner Ag Research Station hosts Twilight Garden Tour Aug. 21
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Spooner Agricultural Research Station will host its annual Twilight Garden Tour on Thursday, August 21, from 4:00 p.m. to dusk. The […]
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Posted on July 29, 2025
AI, data science and the transformation of scientific research: A primer
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are two closely related yet distinct fields that are driving research and innovation in the agricultural and life sciences, […]
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Posted on July 14, 2025
UW–Madison’s Potato Research Field Day showcases innovations and honors Senator Cabral-Guevara
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences hosted its annual Potato Research Field Day at the Hancock […]
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Posted on July 8, 2025
Researchers develop promotional resources for farmers market operators based on findings of recent survey
National survey results published this spring reveal widespread participation in and benefits derived from attending farmers markets in the United States. The study, conducted by researchers […]
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Posted on July 2, 2025
Galasys, UW–Madison spinoff company, among winners of 2025 WI Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Galasys, a University of Wisconsin–Madison based spinoff company, took first place in the Advanced Manufacturing category of the 22nd annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The […]
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Posted on June 22, 2025
UW Hancock Ag Research Station hosts potato field day July 10
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Hancock Agricultural Research Station will host its annual Potato Research Field Day on Thursday, July 10 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. […]
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Posted on June 13, 2025
UW Organic Agriculture Field Days to focus on resilience and market diversification
With the increasing uncertainty of global markets and trade, farmers are seeking to strengthen domestic and local demand for their crops and value-added products. This […]
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Posted on June 2, 2025
New cookbook shares recipes and stories from scientists around the world
The next time you’re looking for a new recipe to cook, you can ask a scientist. Lab Culture Recipes is a new cookbook that combines […]