In 1832, lake Monona was said to be "as clear as crystal." Now, many local lakes have algae blooms largely due to agricultural runoff. Randy Jackson, a professor of grassland ecology, recently shared structural issues and solutions in a Madison Magazine article. channel3000.com/madison-magazi…

Our department and UW–Madison CALS are seeking an Assistant Professor of #WeedScience to investigate novel approaches to #weedManagement across a broad range of Wisconsin cropping systems. jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assistant…

Happy World Honey Bee Day! ICYMI, UW–Madison was recertified by Bee Campus USA, meaning more cross-campus collaborations. sustainability.wisc.edu/uw-madison-rec… Why are bees important to humans? Learn more from Claudio Gratton, a professor of Entomology, CALS here: youtube.com/watch?v=yud0eG…

Happy Raksha Bandhan! May the bonds between you and your siblings be everlasting!

Welcome, Dr. Harkirat Kaur to our department! Dr. Kaur is our new assistant professor and extension specialist. Read more about Dr. Kaur's research and work: ecals.cals.wisc.edu/2024/08/15/new…

Congratulations to the UW Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences UW–Madison CALS researchers awarded patents in July: Frank McFarland, Heidi Kaeppler, Nathaniel Schleif & Shawn Kaeppler! Tell us your idea: warf.org/disclose See the patent: warf.org/wp-content/upl…

Check out Badger Crops Club at the Monroe Street Farmer's Market!

In a new study, Crop Sciences & UW Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences experts document the first confirmed Wisconsin case of multiple herbicide resistance & the first confirmed case of PPO-inhibitor resistance in giant ragweed. 🤧#achoo Read more➡️tinyurl.com/yck8scfu DOI: tinyurl.com/32jkr7rx

The UW BeanTeam processing some R6 beans today to investigate biological N fixation partioning! Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board funded

To celebrate its 175th anniversary, UW–Madison invites YOU to a Taste of Wisconsin Badger Talk! Join @wisalumni and Amaya Atucha, Gottschalk Endowed Chair for Cranberry Research in @uwmadisonpas, who will share the latest research for growing fruit in WI! hubs.ly/Q02MLlKk0

Benefits of alfalfa intercropped with corn at UW-Madison Arlington Field day- UW–Madison CALS Agronomy, Crop, and Soil Science Societies UW Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Researchers in Wisconsin have seen increased P levels with tillage and greater carbon mineralization with cover crops. Hear more from Tatiane Severo. Shawn Conley #coolbeans #ScienceforSuccess

Scott Newel @uwalfalfa presents the new alfalfa cutting management tool at Arlington field day UW Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences UW–Madison CALS Agronomy, Crop, and Soil Science Societies

The UW BeanTeam nailed it at the Agronomy and Soils Field Day!

Tatiane Severo discussing our NIFA OREI funded organic production systems trial UW–Madison CALS UW Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

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It's not too late to register for the 2024 Wisconsin Extension Weed Management Workshop! Dive into a full day of weed management learning with WiscWeeds team, Extension and more on Sept. 12. Registration and more information: go.wisc.edu/ExtWeedManagem…

Planting #Kernza perennial grain in Lancaster Ag Research Station. Comparing MNClearwater and TLI801 varieties. The Land Institute MN Kernza UW-Madison CIAS UW Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

Learn why applying for external fellowships is valuable and how to go about it - including crafting compelling research descriptions, demonstrating your impact and involving your advisor - at this lunch event Sept. 16. Register here to join us: explore.wisc.edu/fundingforward

We're excited to announce the location for our upcoming Taste of Wisconsin event! Join Wisconsin Alumni and Amaya Atucha, Associate Professor and Gottschalk Endowed Chair for Cranberry Research in UW Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences, at the Hatchery Riverside Hotel & Event Venue. hubs.li/Q02P0XpQ0