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This summer, Sarah Kezar and Rajdeep Khangura joined our department as our two new assistant professors. Sarah Kezar specializes in weed science and comes from Cornell University where she served as a postdoctoral fellow. Rajdeep Khangura studies cereal crop genetics and joins us after working as a postdoctoral fellow at Purdue University. Read more.
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With five study abroad programs complete, Taigan Anderson is making the most of her first two years at UW-Madison. Anderson is one of the first students in the new agroecology undergraduate program. In a Q&A, Anderson shares her perspective on agroecology at home and abroad. Read more.
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Agricultural Research Stations allow scientists to study solutions to growers' greatest challenges. For instance, Rodrigo Werle, a professor and extension specialist, is investigating how cover crops can more sustainably suppress weeds like waterhemp. Professor Jean-Michel Ané is studying corn varieties from Oaxaca, Mexico that could significantly reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied to fields. Learn more.
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In the 2010s, legal restrictions lightened on growing hemp. The hemp industry in Wisconsin returned to full force but with some major challenges. To support new growers, the Ellison Lab began researching this promising crop. Now, the Ellison Lab has extensive research and resources for growers on both industrial and floral hemp. Read more.
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Events
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Join the UW–Madison Plant Sciences Graduate Student Council for their 15th Annual Plant Sciences Symposium on Friday, November 14th at Varsity Hall I & II of Union South on UW–Madison’s campus. This year’s symposium is titled "Bridging the Plant Sciences: Our Collaborative Future in Research," and will explore the interconnectedness of plant science research. This event will feature speakers from across the country, lightning talks by graduate students, a poster session of undergraduate and graduate research from several departments, and, new this year, a community panel from Madison-based experts working in interdisciplinary fields. Learn more.
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Support Allen Centennial Garden and join us for our festive yearly tradition of wreath making! Sign up for an in-person workshop or take home a DIY-kit. Both include enough evergreens to freshen up any door or holiday table, fun eye-catching dried plants, a wire form, and plenty of wire to pull it all together. In person or through an online video, we'll take you through all the steps of assembly, from cutting, to breaking things down, to fastening greenery to your wreath. Our kits feature a diverse assortment of evergreen that includes yew, fir, spruce, pine, and arbor vitae. Expect plenty of information whether online or in-person. Learn more.
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Alumni Spotlights
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Shawn Conley (left) and John Gaska.
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After working for 34 years on UW-Madison research, John Gaska announced his retirement. Gaska received his master's in agronomy from UW-Madison in 1987 before joining the Peace Corps. In 1991, Gaska began full-time work at UW-Madison. Our department is grateful for Gaska's contributions to our programs over many years. Learn more.
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Highlights
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Audrey Morrison selected as a Gabelman-Seminis Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellow
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Audrey Pelikan selected to join international ASA-CSSA-SSSA Graduate Student Leadership Conference
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Johan Aparicio selected for the Peloquin Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
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Giving
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Our department is very grateful for the generous support our alumni and donors have provided to our programs over many years. Your contributions help us provide a high-quality education for our students, recruit and retain hardworking staff and faculty, and research solutions to important challenges in agriculture.
If you would like to support us, you may make a donation directly through the UW Foundation.
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If you'd like to learn more about giving opportunities or have other questions related to the UW Foundation, please contact Emily Vaillancourt by email at emily.vaillancourt@supportuw.org or by phone at 608-308-5336.
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