Category: Health and Wellness
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Posted on March 21, 2022
The microbial world is nothing to fear for non-science majors in summer term course Microbiology 100
Last year, Blythe Callahan, a third-year history and economics undergrad at UW–Madison, needed to earn a science credit required for her degree. She also wanted […]
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Posted on March 16, 2022
Plant pathology alumnus Krishna Ella to receive honorary degree from UW–Madison
Three global leaders with careers of extraordinary accomplishment will be awarded honorary degrees at spring commencement this May at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The recipients […]
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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 […]
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Posted on February 7, 2022
UChicago Medicine and UW–Madison researchers show getting more sleep reduces caloric intake, game changer for weight loss programs
Note: This is a modified version of the original news release, changed with permission from the University of Chicago Medicine, the lead institution on the project. A new study […]
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Posted on February 4, 2022
Microbes help hibernating animals recycle nutrients, maintain muscle through winter
To get through a long winter without food, hibernating animals — like the 13-lined ground squirrel — can slow their metabolism by as much as […]
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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, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Posted on December 8, 2021
Registration open for 2022 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum
The 2022 Wisconsin Agricultural Outlook Forum, which has the theme “Agriculture, Nitrogen and Water Quality in Wisconsin,” is set for Tuesday, Jan. 25 on the […]