Prions, the rogue proteins that cause chronic wasting disease and similar maladies, may be more mobile in soil that is more alkaline, suggests a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers.

A University of Wisconsin-Madison program that has helped Wisconsin apple growers reduce pesticide use without sacrificing fruit quality has a new name and a broader mission.

Wildlife officials and UW-Madison researchers are closely watching for results of new control strategies designed to contain the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in the southern part of the state. Researchers are also employing landscape genetics technology to better understand how deer move and how various herds are related.

Kevin Shinners wants farmers to put less energy into harvesting and handling biofuel crops: Less fuel, less time and less labor – both in the field and the biorefinery.

Michael Casler and Paul Weimer are experts on matters related to forage digestibility in dairy cows. So how did they end up doing research on […]

In early May, a group of artists and scientists convened to discuss climate change and the role of art in educating the public about this complex topic. The group is now putting together an art exhibition designed to help explain the likely impact of climate change on Wisconsin”s Northwoods.

In early May, a group of 40 artists, scientists and educators convened to discuss climate change in the Lake Superior region, as well as the role of art in educating the public about this complex topic. During the past few months, the group has been putting together an art exhibition designed to help people understand the likely future impact of climate change on Wisconsin’s Northwoods.

For the third straight year a team of forestry students were winners in the annual Upper Midwest Capstone Competition – and took home a $1,000 prize for their efforts.

Spring break wasn’t a vacation for a group of the College’s recreation resources management majors – even though they spent the week in the beautiful Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley along the Kentucky/Tennessee border.

Wisconsin continues to be a national leader in organic food production, despite the fact that certified organic farms, acreage and production represent only a small […]