Project Type: Faculty fellowship (UW-RF, UW-P)
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Understanding the impact of dairy farm changes on social capital in rural Wisconsin
Dairy farming is transitioning as small farms, a hallmark of Wisconsin’s identity, are declining in favor of larger farms. Research finds that changes in farm size and ownership are contributing…
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Development of whey protein-lignin based film/coating materials for dairy food packaging
Whey, a major by-product from dairy processing, is considered a promising source for biodegradable film and coating materials to replace plastics in food packaging. However, low strength and poor water…
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Efficient manure land application through vertical tillage systems: preliminary study
Careful manure management is necessary to apply nutrients in an environmentally friendly way. Traditional surface manure spreading is low-cost but may result in nutrient loss, odor and air pollution, and…
