Hub news
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FY 26 Hub-funded projects by priority area
Awards in this section were selected by panels of faculty colleagues through a competitive proposal process where faculty and staff submitted a research idea, budget, and justification. UW–Madison Graduate…
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In the field
Summer tour highlights research and farm partnerships in Southwest Wisconsin On Aug. 12, members of the Dairy Innovation Hub advisory council gathered at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Lancaster Agricultural Research…
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On-farm research
Grass Ridge Farm uses a GreenFeed machine to collect methane data from cows’ breath.
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From the lab to the barn
The Hub connects science and farms, funding research that develops decision-making tools to improve Wisconsin’s dairies. MOOVING COWS “Mooving Cows,” an educational video game developed by Jennifer Van Os in…
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Hub student highlight: Samuel Chagas
Samuel Chagas applies his background in plant science and biofuels to dairy-related research focused on sustainability and climate change. In this Q&A, he shares how his long-standing interest in environmental…
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Hub student highlight: Oluwaseun Odunfa
Oluwaseun Odunfa, a second-year PhD student in dairy science, is conducting research focused on improving dairy cow resilience and sustainability in the face of rising global temperatures. In this Q&A,…
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Hub student highlight: Gillianne Wagner
Gillianne Wagner is a senior at UW-Platteville majoring in biology with an emphasis in molecular biology and genetics. In this Q&A, she shares how her interest in research led her…
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Hub student highlight: Sadie Stark
Sadie Stark, a senior majoring in animal and veterinary biosciences, is pursuing dairy-related research focused on improving animal health through innovative, antibiotic-reducing approaches. In this Q&A, she reflects on how…
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New faculty profile: Yun Jiang
Together with members of her lab, Jiang is building a research program developing nutritional strategies to improve feed efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and improve feed quality and safety. Photo contributed…
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New faculty profile: Rebecca Smith
Smith trims shoots from young Sorghum plants in the Walnut Street Greenhouse at UW-Madison as part of a research trial exploring improvements to the plants’ cell wall for increased digestibility…
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New faculty profile: Gregg Sanford
Sanford’s research also focuses on Ecological intensification, which works with nature to grow crops more sustainably. Practices like cover crops, reduced tillage, and crop-livestock integration can improve soil health, boost…
