Campus: UW-Platteville
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Plasma treatment of Condensate of Whey (COW) water for sustainable dairy cleaning applications: a bench-scale study
Dairy processing requires large amounts of water—especially for cleaning and sanitation—which creates both environmental and cost challenges for the industry. This project focuses on finding a more sustainable solution by…
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Protein and energy metabolites as predictors of postpartum reproductive recovery in dairy cows
Dairy cows face significant challenges in the weeks after calving, when the demands of milk production can outpace their nutritional intake. This “transition period” often leads to delays in reproductive…
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The future of dairy entrepreneurship through the PYLot project
Wisconsin has lost nearly 70 percent of its dairy farms over the past 25 years, even as milk production has remained strong due to advances in technology and efficiency. While…
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Short-stature corn as a sustainable alternative for silage production: agronomic efficiency and economic feasibility
This research examines whether short-stature corn can serve as a strong replacement for traditional brown midrib (bm3) corn in dairy silage production, especially as bm3 hybrids are expected to be…
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Beyond feed: an alternative safety net for Midwest dairies through non-feed cost reduction
This research explores a key challenge facing Midwest dairy farms: even when milk prices are stable, many farms—especially small and mid-sized operations—still struggle financially because of rising non-feed costs like…
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Sustainable intensification of corn silage-livestock systems under tile drainage
This project aims to help Wisconsin dairy farmers boost forage production and protect water quality by testing a “stacked” system of practices in tiled corn‑silage fields. Researchers will evaluate how…
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Leveraging blockchain for data security in the dairy farm – phase 2
This project at UW–Platteville’s Pioneer Farm aims to improve how data is managed and protected on modern dairy farms. Today’s farms generate a lot of digital information, but it’s often…
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Enhancing manure management and agricultural research capacity through manure tanker equipment acquisition
Manure plays an important role in crop production by returning nutrients to the soil—but managing it in a way that protects water, air, and soil health is a growing challenge…
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Enhancing manure management and agricultural research capacity through investment in manure mesocosms
Manure is a valuable resource for crops and soil health, but if not managed carefully, it can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and public health concerns. At UW-Platteville,…
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Integrated data framework for Pioneer Farm: Enhancing analytics and security
Modern dairy farms use many digital tools and technologies to manage everything from feeding to milking. At UW-Platteville’s Pioneer Farm, these tools generate a lot of valuable data, but that…
