Tag: Agronomy
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Posted on June 30, 2021
UW–Madison a partner in Net Zero Initiative to cut U.S. dairy industry emissions
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a partner in a new multi-state, multi-institution project to help cut greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. dairy industry. The […]
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Posted on January 25, 2021
Hype, hope and reality of hemp: CALS and Extension experts help farmers as the industry makes its resurgence in Wisconsin
In late 2018, Ralph and Beth Aschenbrenner started hearing a lot of good things about growing industrial hemp. Hemp is an incredibly versatile plant, known for its strong fiber […]
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Posted on January 13, 2021
Research projects advance sustainable agriculture and food in Wisconsin
Three UW–Madison graduate students are getting a unique opportunity to carry out interdisciplinary, hands-on research that will advance sustainable agriculture and food in Wisconsin and […]
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Posted on December 16, 2020
Of mutant wranglers and slime whisperers: the quest to understand how certain plants form a fertilization partnership with bacteria
In 1909, the German chemist Fritz Haber sparked an agricultural revolution. Using enormous pressures and high temperatures, he had learned how to efficiently transform nitrogen, so abundant in […]
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Posted on December 2, 2020
Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic goes virtual, welcomes out-of-state attendees to Jan. 11-13 online conference and tradeshow
Wisconsin’s premier agribusiness industry event, the Wisconsin Agribusiness Classic, will be held virtually in 2021—opening it up to interested individuals across the region and the […]
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Posted on October 21, 2020
Farmers and researchers come together to form new group, Grassland 2.0, to grow grassland agriculture
Bert Paris loves farming. After nearly 30 years of operating his dairy farm near Belleville, Wisconsin, Bert is in the process of passing on his […]
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Posted on September 23, 2020
Multi-state coalition including UW–Madison aims to advance research, education and adoption of KernzaⓇ, first U.S. perennial grain crop
Note: This is a modified version of the original news release, changed with permission from the University of Minnesota, the lead institution on the grant. A […]
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Posted on July 13, 2020
Planetary Health Scholar Ben Iuliano discusses his research into “ladybug landscapes”
The Spring 2020 University of Wisconsin–Madison Planetary Health Scholars were brought together to share ideas and inspire change. Scholars were nominated for their outstanding research […]
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Posted on June 30, 2020
Despite field day cancellations, many UW–Madison resources available to support farmers
To protect public health during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) has decided to cancel many […]
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Posted on February 5, 2020
Blue Sky Science: What and where is the Yahara watershed?
What and where is the Yahara watershed? In this episode of Blue Sky Science, agronomy professor Chris Kucharik answered that question posed by Jackson Sauer. Blue Sky Science was […]