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-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 […]
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UW-Stout professor’s research shows economic losses to rivers, lakes and streams from large-scale animal farms
April 21, 2021
Manure management must be part of policy discussion, Raff says A University of Wisconsin-Stout economics assistant professor in the social science department is part of a groundbreaking research study on […]
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UW-Platteville undergrads team up to unravel the molecular basis of plant-microbe symbioses
March 20, 2021
Often reserved for upperclass students at many universities, research has been a part of Kaylee Finseth’s college experience since nearly the time she first stepped foot on campus at the […]
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UW-River Falls Virtual Horse Judging Youth Clinic offered at UW-River Falls
March 15, 2021
March 3, 2021 – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is offering a virtual Horse Judging Youth Clinic on Saturday, March 27. This virtual clinic is intended for participants of all experiences […]
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UW-Platteville research explores impacts of agricultural land changes on rural communities
March 6, 2021
Amid changes in agricultural land and record high dairy farm closings, Wisconsin’s lead industry is in the middle of a major transition, and a team of UW-Platteville researchers – including […]
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New Wisconsin partnerships focus on farmer health and well-being
January 5, 2021
Photo credit: StockMediaSeller/Shutterstock.com University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and the Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program (SWCAP) are partnering with agencies, organizations and others to provide education, resources, and support […]
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Spanish immersion class helps UW-Eau Claire Blugolds build connections in western Wisconsin
January 4, 2021
What do a western Wisconsin farm, a local coffee shop, a free medical clinic and a Catholic church have in common? They all attract Spanish-speaking community members from the Eau […]
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UW-River Falls Ecological Restoration Institute opens
November 30, 2020
A cutting edge Ecological Restoration Institute has opened in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The mission of the institute, part of […]
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UW-Platteville student takes top prize in state research competition
August 26, 2020
Joseph Creanza, a junior soil and crop science major at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, scored first place at the recent 2020 Student Research and Innovation Showcase for his project, “Plant Essential Oils […]
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Ribbon-cutting for new UW-Platteville hydroponics student-managed business
November 1, 2019
Students at UW-Platteville are gaining access to fresh lettuce grown on campus year-round through a new hydroponics student-managed business. The 1,500-square-foot hydroponics space, built and operated solely by students, will supply nearly […]