Agriculture
Agriculture is a foundation for economic and commercial growth in Wisconsin. Read about some of the agricultural innovations and advances UW institutions are involved in.
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UW-Platteville Bee Squad discusses importance of honeybees and native pollinators
May 10, 2022
The beekeeping season is underway, and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Bee Squad is ready to observe honeybees and native pollinators across campus. The Bee Squad, which consists of nearly a […]
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UW-River Falls students learn teamwork, research skills to make older combines more efficient and profitable for small farms
March 31, 2022
University of Wisconsin-River Falls agricultural engineering and agricultural engineering technology students are researching ways to make older combines more efficient and improve profitability for smaller farmers. The research is part of a $150,000 United […]
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UW-Stevens Point researching hemp farming for economic, environmental benefits
March 28, 2022
One hundred years ago, Wisconsin was second in the nation for growing hemp. Grown mostly for its fiber and cannabidiol (CBD) oil, hemp is used to make rope, fabrics, plastics, […]
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UW-Platteville student researchers explore solutions for phosphorous run-off
February 21, 2022
Phosphorous concentrations are at an almost dangerously high level in Wisconsin, says University of Wisconsin-Platteville senior Olivia Kozlowska – an environmental engineering major from Chicago, Illinois – and it’s a […]
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Freshwater science: Mentorship and insecticide insight
January 19, 2022
Collaborative grant provided opportunity for faculty and students at two UW schools to study potential emerging water contaminants. Austin Draper never considered a career in freshwater science. Although he was […]
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UW-River Falls to offer international dual degree program, partners with university in the Netherlands
January 5, 2022
The UW System Board of Regents has approved a new undergraduate Bachelor of Science program in international food operations management at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF). This is a […]
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UW-Parkside’s campus garden donates more than 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to Racine County Food Bank
December 3, 2021
During this time of helping others and giving thanks, University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s campus garden has stepped up and donated 1,019 pounds of fresh produce from July to November to the […]
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UW-Platteville wins Region 3 Soils Contest, Strobel takes top individual honors
October 28, 2021
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Collegiate Soils Team took first place in the 64th annual Region 3 Collegiate Soils Contest, held Oct. 5-8. The event was held in McLean and Tazewell […]
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Making a difference, naturally: UWSP alumni, students conserve Central Wisconsin resources through a local nonprofit
October 25, 2021
The holistic education provided through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources (CNR) is making a difference for Central Wisconsin landowners, businesses and community members who use services […]
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New $10M UW-Madison project to study, support diverse perennial forage systems
October 18, 2021
With the support of a $10 million grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a multi-state team of researchers is embarking on an effort to study diverse […]