Harnessing research and development for Wisconsin's dairy community
06/09/2026
Did you know in-utero heat stress has multi-generational effects?
During Symposium Gabriel Zayas shared how we see heat stress impacting cows intergenerationally. As a member of Francisco Peñagaricano’s lab Zayas is investigating the potential mechanisms underlying production losses related to heat stress.
Watch Zayas presentation at https://ow.ly/VfJa50Z8tYz
06/08/2026
Dane County Breakfast on the Farm is this weekend!
Attendees will enjoy a delicious farm-fresh breakfast while learning more about the people and animals behind Wisconsin’s proud dairy tradition. From farm tours and live entertainment to educational activities and local dairy product samples, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Get the details at https://ow.ly/2tsW50Z8tHA
So. Well. Said. Hub-funded graduate student Gideon Fynaardt from soil and environmental sciences in the UW-Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences talks about how his research benefits farmers, the community, and the environment.
Our multi-campus efforts were mentioned in Governor Tony Evers June Dairy Month message!
06/02/2026
Did you miss Symposium? We've got you covered!
Recordings of each breakout session presentation, flash talks, and plenary sessions are available on Youtube.
Start watching now at https://ow.ly/j6BK50Z5YBg
06/01/2026
Happy June Dairy Month!
Join us in celebrating dairy all month long. Whether you choose to attend dairy breakfasts, learn dairy facts, or simply enjoy dairy foods there is a celebratory act for everyone 🐄🥛
05/28/2026
UW-Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences has selected seven projects for Short‑Term, High‑Impact funding through the Hub.
The sixth awardee is John Shutske, a professor of biological systems engineering and extension agricultural safety and health specialist at UW–Madison. John's project Wellness on Wheels (WoW) brings health support directly to farms via bilingual education, wellness coaching, screenings, and emergency‑response training. Community health workers will lead 12‑week on‑farm sessions and train peer leaders to sustain practices long‑term.
Learn more about John and his project at https://ow.ly/x3KQ50Z41X9
05/26/2026
UW-Madison College of Agricultural & Life Sciences has selected seven projects for Short‑Term, High‑Impact funding through the Hub.
The fifth awardee is Carolina Pinzón, a dairy outreach specialist with University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. Her project aims to help standardize milking routines and reduce mastitis rates across participating farms. It aims to certify roughly 100 trainers each year through a six‑month, low‑cost model that expands access to high‑quality instruction.
Learn more about Carolina and her work at https://ow.ly/n3mI50Z3YAk
05/22/2026
During Symposium Jack Myers' flashtalk on how changes to US trade policy are affecting dairy exports took home first place!
In three minutes Jack broke down how tariffs are affecting Wisconsin dairy farmers, processors, and exporters all across the state. Watch his talk now at https://ow.ly/VMi950Z0UJn
05/20/2026
Are you a Dairy Loyalist, Plant-Based Milk Drinker, or Flexitarian?
Md Azhar Uddin polled the audience during his Symposium presentation on "US beverage milk consumer segmentation and implications for the cheese industry". Uddin shared his findings and what this means for the future of the industry.
Watch Uddin's presentation at https://ow.ly/cCqt50Z0UCL