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  • Posted on August 4, 2015
    Student organic seed enthusiasts to gather in Madison

    While organic foods are popular among consumers, the organics segment remains a lonely field for future plant breeders. At many of the universities that offer […]

  • Posted on July 28, 2015
    UW study shows how a kernel got naked and corn became king

    Ten thousand years ago, a golden grain got naked, brought people together and grew to become one of the top agricultural commodities on the planet. […]

  • Posted on July 23, 2015
    Sweetest summer school now in session at UW-Madison

    Candymakers from around the nation are visiting the University of Wisconsin-Madison now through July 31 for the 53rd annual Resident Course in Confectionery Technology, commonly […]

  • Posted on July 17, 2015
    UW Enologist supports state wine business
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    UW Enologist supports state wine business Nick Smith, Enologist Outreach Specialist Department of Food Science UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences nsmith35@wisc.edu 608.890.3397 3:07 […]

  • Posted on July 3, 2015
    Potato, Tomato hit with late blight – Audio
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    Amanda Gevens Extension Plant Pathologist Department of Plant Pathology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (608) 890-3072 gevens@wisc.edu FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://labs.russell.wisc.edu/pddc/ http://www.plantpath.wisc.edu/wivegdis/ Late […]

  • Posted on June 24, 2015
    Plant prowess: CALS scientists from a wide range of disciplines help forge the future of a growing field

    It may look jury-rigged, but it’s cutting-edge science. In a back room in the university’s Seeds Building, researchers scan ears of corn—three at a time—on […]

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    Clif Bar and Organic Valley establish $2M UW-Madison endowed chair to support organic agriculture

    A $1 million combined gift from two national organic brands – plus an additional $1 million in matching funds — will establish the Clif Bar […]

  • Posted on June 9, 2015
    Nick Smith, CALS’ new enologist, will aid Wisconsin’s wine and cider industry

    Wisconsin is known for fermentation, like its cheese, craft beer and pickles. But it’s also been working to add even more to that blossoming list: […]

  • Posted on June 5, 2015
    Tomato blight a regular challenge – Audio
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    Tomato blights in the garden Brian Hudelson, Sr. Extension Outreach Specialist Plant Diagnostic Lab Department of Plant Pathology UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences […]

  • Posted on June 1, 2015
    Startup founded by animal sciences’ Mark Cook offers antibiotic alternative to animal producers

    A University of Wisconsin-Madison animal scientist has developed an antibiotic-free method to protect animals raised for food against common infections. The innovation comes as growing […]