UW Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences

We’re excited to announce our new major: agroecology! Agroecology strives to make #agriculture and #foodSystems more sustainable. It shapes ecosystems to support human health and well-being. Learn more: go.wisc.edu/agroecology

Per stakeholder request, we're digging into how cereal rye #covercrop fall drilling timing, variety selection, and seeding rate affect spring biomass accumulation. Stay tuned!

Curious about @FFaleco's research on characterization of PPO-inhibitor resistance in #giantragweed, multiple herbicide resistance in #waterhemp, and the effect of increased temperatures on #herbicide efficacy? Join us Wednesday, April 23 2025, at 10AM CT!

From nitrate concentrations in western WI groundwater to soil nutrient application planning our soil and water breakout session will explore farmer centric land management practices Get to know these researchers and save your seat for symposium at ow.ly/2Bi850VEwBu

Already seeing some hail across Wisconsin today. A Level 1/5 risk of severe thunderstorms continues today day for western portions of the state. A level 2/5 risk is in place for SE WI tomorrow. Hail and gusty winds are the main threats.

Great event tonight @deltabeerlab with Badgers on Tap discussing “Growing Great Bourbon” with @UWMadisonPAS scientists and J Henry & Sons!

Tonight! 🥂

It’s Go Time in WI… What Crop Do I Plant First Soybean or Corn? coolbean.info/?p=2662

J. Henry & Sons, a local bourbon business, now uses a red corn created by @UWMadisonCALS in 1939. This red corn hibernated for decades in @UWMadison's seed vault until researchers Natalia de Leon and Shawn Kaeppler resurrected it. pasdept.wisc.edu/2025/04/14/red…

Did you know CALS has 12 Agricultural Research Stations around Wisconsin? Our researchers are able to run experiments that not only make huge impacts on our WI farmers, but also have global impacts. Your support makes this possible. Give now! dayofthebadger.org/campaign/cals/…

#DayOfTheBadger is here!🎉Band together for Bucky, give to your passion, and help the university advance its mission as a world-class institution. If you are able, please consider making a donation to Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences: secure.supportuw.org/give/?id=a1J5f…

Adapting an agroecosystem model to account for cover crop management i... sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

We’re thrilled to welcome #Agronomy undergrads from Brazil, Livia Venturi (University of São Paulo - ESALQ) and Alice Lazzari (Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul), to the #WiscWeeds team! 🇧🇷🛫🛬🇺🇸 They’ll complete the final stage of their studies by interning with our Cropping Systems Weed Science program at @UWMadison, gaining hands-on experience in weed management research within Wisconsin’s agricultural cropping systems. Excited for what’s ahead!

A reminder that this event is taking place tonight! Learn more: sts.wisc.edu/event/science-…

Are you interested in learning how high-quality bourbon is crafted? Join us April 16 from 7-8PM at @deltabeerlab for "Growing Great Bourbon"! Attendees can grab drinks and enjoy fun games like bingo or trivia during the panel discussion! Event invite: today.wisc.edu/events/view/20…

Frosty start to #ElectionDay in Wisconsin, but don't let that discourage you - the weather's going to be great for voting today. Polls close at 8 pm. We'll have an update on tomorrow's severe weather threat in a few hours!

One of the missions of our #WiscWeeds program is to provide hands-on weed science and agronomy research experience to the next generation of practitioners. It’s been an honor having Gage Anderson, a Spring 2025 BIO 152 undergrad researcher, working alongside our grad student Daniel Zhu in the greenhouse. Their research focuses on synergistic herbicide mixtures for postemergence grass control in Wisconsin corn fields where atrazine and/or glyphosate are not used @wicorngrowers. Gage is an Agronomy undergrad @UWMadisonPAS and an active member of the Badger Crops Club, mentored by @cmanibas. This summer Gage will be interning with @SyngentaUS working under the mentorship our former grad student, Dr. @JoseJr_Nunes. Exciting to see the next generation gaining valuable research experience!

We're posting on behalf of our partners, the UW Organic Collaborative! Join us April 8th and 9th for an international summit themed "Organic Agriculture as a Solution to Global Challenges." Learn more: uworganic.wisc.edu/event/harvest-…

Congratulations to the @UWMadisonPAS @UWMadisonCALS researchers awarded patents in January: Frank McFarland & Heidi Kaeppler! Tell us your idea: warf.org/disclose See the patent: warf.org/wp-content/upl…

FRIDAY! In the second session of our two-part webinar series, experts in agricultural risk management will provide practical strategies to manage economic volatility in #soybean farming. Register here: soybeanscienceforsuccess.org/webinars-and-e… @nfiorell @badgerbean @mitchelluw @MPlumblee @sethnaeve @FieldAdvisor @FarmsNews @dtnpf @UnitedSoy @UWMadisonPAS @UMD_AGNR @SoyResearchInfo

For decades, CALS has worked closely with family farms to ensure healthy potato harvests. Together, we’re not just growing our food — we’re growing our futures at @uwmadison. One Wisconsin. #OnWisconsin. impact.wisc.edu/uw-madison-res…