Project Type: Faculty fellowship (UW-RF, UW-P)
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Development of whey protein-lignin based film/coating materials for dairy food packaging applications
Whey, a primary by-product and environmental pollutant from the dairy industry, stands out as a promising raw material for creating biodegradable films designed for food packaging applications. However, the considerable…
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Filling existing gaps in the monitoring of soil greenhouse gas emissions and environmental health at Mann Valley Farm
Dairy agriculture systems are often large sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to Earth’s atmosphere with many opportunities to economically and sustainably reduce these emissions that are usually unrealized. However,…
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Growing a new UW collaboration to continuously measure groundwater nitrate in western Wisconsin farm wells using a novel sensor technology
Nitrate contamination of groundwater in Wisconsin affects the health of rural residents and the bottom-line of farming operations. This proposal seeks funding to initiate a collaboration between UWRF and UW–Madison…
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Processing-induced alterations in casein protein digestibility and enzymatic interactions
Of the proteins in milk, casein proteins are the most abundant (ca. 80% of total milk proteins). Casein proteins orient themselves into a micellar structure (i.e., a spherical protein quaternary…
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Leveraging blockchain for data security in the dairy farm
Modern farms have increasingly embraced digital technologies, leading to a wealth of data being generated. One example is the use of sensors and IoT devices to monitor livestock and assess…
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Improving the safety and utilization of organic fertilizer by the application of the novel high voltage atmospheric cold plasma treatment
Wisconsin, a leading agricultural state hosting over 64,900 farms, contributes $104.8 billion annually to its economy. Despite the widespread use of animal manure, concerns persist over pathogen contamination and nutrient…
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Establishment of long term biochar research plots for evaluation of applications to dairy rotations
Biochar has been shown to be a potential method to sequester carbon in the soil to improve sustainability and climate smart practices. However, there is a knowledge gap in the…
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Using seed priming to improve alfalfa feed quality and value
Alfalfa Is a common source for livestock feed (as hay) owing to its high protein content. According to the USDA, there is a strong correlation between relative forage quality (RFQ),…
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Precision livestock farming: Harnessing data and machine learning for enhanced dairy calf health and welfare
This study proposes Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) to enhance dairy calf health and welfare. The traditional methods of periodic observations for monitoring animal health are deemed insufficient, leading to potential…
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Effects of using calf jackets on performance and health of purebred and crossbred dairy calves in different rearing environments
The use of calf jackets for dairy calves is consistently increasing due to industry recommendations — however, research is limited as to their benefits. The objective of this trial is…
