Tag College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Monsanto donates Middleton plant research facility to UW–Madison
A $10 million commercial biotech plant laboratory in Middleton, Wisconsin, first opened in 1982 with the help of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists, will soon become part of UW–Madison following a donation from Monsanto Company.
Potato industry commits $5M to support UW–Madison potato and vegetable research program
Wisconsin's potato industry has made a commitment to raise $5 million over the next 10 years to support the UW–Madison's potato research program, to continue a decades-long partnership.
Farm & Industry Short Course serves Wisconsin farmers
In only 16 weeks, the UW–Madison Farm & Industry Short Course teaches students to operate their own farms, run an agricultural business, or work in the agribusiness sector.
UW-Madison food science department to celebrate new wine industry partnership
Media representatives are invited to an open house to learn more about the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Food Science’s expanding educational partnership with members of Wisconsin’s wine industry, including Wollersheim Winery, the Wisconsin Winery Association and the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association.
A new whey to manage PKU
Screening and management of PKU has a long and storied connection to Wisconsin. Harry Waisman was instrumental in initiating the testing of infants for PKU and treating individuals with the disorder throughout the state.
Wisconsin Ninja Warrior
Doctoral student and "Science Ninja" Zack Kemmerer anchored the UW–Madison team that won "Team Ninja Warrior College Madness" on Dec. 20.
Commencement spotlight: Class of 2016
Every one of the 6,517 students graduating this week has a unique story to tell about their UW–Madison experience — of challenges overcome, connections forged, contributions made.
UW horticulturalists help sow seeds of community in northern Wisconsin
Just as some seeds yield tomatoes, carrots and lettuce, others grow community and partnership.
Two UW–Madison students receive Udall Scholarship
The two are among 60 college students nationwide recognized for their leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment.
Q&A: Scholar-scientist Keven Stonewall is motivated by passion
Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, Keven Stonewall discovered a love for science at an early age.
UW agricultural economists recap trends of 2015, share forecasts for 2016
After a fantastic 2014, Wisconsin’s total net farm income took a big hit in 2015 — to the tune of $2 billion. While that’s a scary number, UW–Madison agricultural economists remind people to keep it in perspective.
Biotron puts any environment on Earth in researchers’ reach
One of the most flexible and unique research facilities in North America is sitting in plain sight, but near anonymity, on the west side of campus. It seems secretive, but it's easy to understand.
Bird habitat changing quickly as climate change proceeds
The climatic conditions needed by 285 species of land birds in the United States have moved rapidly between 1950 and 2011 as a result of…
UW-Madison students find zebra mussels in Lake Mendota
An undergraduate class at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has discovered another invasive species in Lake Mendota.
Three UW–Madison professors garner American Chemical Society honors
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has honored three UW–Madison professors with prestigious awards for excellence in research.
Wisconsin School of Business helps Capital Brewery tap into craft beer markets
The craft beer market is booming, which is good news for Capital Brewery, one of Wisconsin's first craft breweries and an iconic Madison brand. But the craft scene shifts quickly, and to keep up, Capital recently enlisted help from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
UW Organic Vegetable Field Day features veggie tasting event
Do you love your veggies? Would you like to help plant breeders make them taste even better?
UW Organic Ag Field Day to focus on alternative reduced-till approach
Farmers who grow organic row crops such as corn and soybeans already have a number of successful weed-management tools at their disposal - but there's always room for more.
More details on origin of world’s favorite beer-making microbe
The crucial genetic mashup that spawned the yeast that brews the vast majority of beer occurred at least twice - and both times without human help - according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison study published Aug. 11 in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution.
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 graduate programs in plant breeding, for instance, there are only a handful of students focused on developing better fruit, vegetable and field crop varieties for organic farming systems.