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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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 […]
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Robotic milkers bring new opportunities for research, outreach, and education at UW-Platteville
July 14, 2021
University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Pioneer Farm is now home to two new state-of-the-art robotic milkers, enabling more opportunities for research and engagement across campus and the tri-state region. Funded through the Dairy Innovation Hub, […]
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UW-Stout graphic design major’s GOAT Milk? concept gets national acclaim
July 7, 2021
Nesja’s print design earns silver in American Advertising Awards An advertising concept by a University of Wisconsin-Stout graphic design major has earned a second major honor. In the spring, Daniel […]
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UWM engineering alumna builds a business in sustainable stormwater management
June 21, 2021
Wisconsin is blessed with an abundance of water. We have so much water, we often end up with too much in the wrong places at the wrong time. This water […]
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UW-Madison students team up to develop innovative solutions to dairy industry challenges
May 4, 2021
Cold milk has long been offered alongside a lunch or snack in elementary schools. Over the years, the vessel for that milk has remained the same – a traditional paper […]