Although avian physiologist Bernie Wentworth retired from the UW-Madison College of Agricultural Sciences in 2005, the legacy of his research and instructional programs will guide his department for years to come. In recognition of his 35 years of distinguished research, teaching, administrative service and outreach, the College is honoring Wentworth with its Distinguished Service Award.

It is once again time for pumpkin racing on Lake Mendota, where spectators can watch University of Wisconsin-Madison horticulture students and faculty paddle giant gourds around a watery course, protected by their carved-pumpkin “safety” helmets.

A UW-Madison study finds that the state’s organic milk producers are more likely than conventional milk producers to says they are satisfied with their net farm income. They are also more likely to report being satisfied with their quality of life and more optimistic about their future prospects in the dairy business.

Even after a good harvest, potato growers can still have a bad year. They can lose up to 20 percent of the crop as it sits in storage. To address this costly problem, Wisconsin potato growers are providing the UW-Madison with a research facility geared toward finding ways to curb losses and improve quality of stored potatoes.

Larry D. Satter, a well-known expert in dairy nutrition with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, died on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006 at the age of 69.

After conducting research at Scotland’s Roslin Institute (birthplace of Dolly the cloned sheep) and creating in-vitro models of obesity and Parkinson’s Disease for the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Gabriela Cezar came to UW-Madison, attracted by the opportunity to use human embryonic stem cells in her research on birth defects and cancer.

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.

Robert O. Ray, University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of forest ecology and management, has been named associate dean of academic student affairs at the UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Three field tours and a tent session on managed grazing research will highlight this year’s Agronomy/Soils Field Day Wednesday, Aug. 30 at the UW-Madison’s Arlington Agricultural Research Station.

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.