Project Type: Hub-funded faculty or staff position
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Impact Assessment of Dairy Innovation Hub Activities
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Dairy Innovation Hub are interested in better understanding how the Hub’s research and outreach efforts are making a difference. The…
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Förster-Technik CalfRail System
The Förster-Technik CalfRail System is an automated feeding system that helps farmers care for their calves more efficiently. It works by moving a milk feeder along a rail between pens,…
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Evaluating novel dietary strategies to enhance nitrogen utilization efficiency in dairy cows
Microbial true protein (MTP), produced in a cow’s rumen, is a key protein source, but only about 80% is digestible in the small intestine. By increasing MTP digestibility, researchers hope…
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Engineering beyond the brown midrib phenotype: Using tissue- and cell-type specific engineering to improve the agronomic traits of digestible brown midrib maize mutants
Brown midrib (bm) maize mutants are known for their improved forage digestibility, but they often suffer from poor plant growth, limiting their use on farms. This project aims to genetically…
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The antimicrobial dilemma: Exploring the effects of prophylactic antimicrobials on microbial colonization and immune development in dairy calves
The preweaning period is one of the most vulnerable stages in a dairy calf’s life, with high rates of illness and death still common across North America. While antibiotics have…
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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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Enhancing plasma technology for food safety and sustainability via high-frequency power supply, advanced plasma reactor, and large-scale plasma-activated water system
Cold plasma has shown promise in safely reducing bacteria, cleaning surfaces, treating water, and even boosting plant health. To build on this potential, the research team is investing in new…
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Evaluating nitrogen availability from solid-liquid-separated and composted manure: phase two
This study builds on previous Dairy Innovation Hub-supported research that revealed current nutrient management guidelines may significantly underestimate how much nitrogen is available to crops from processed manure. The first…
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Improving the growth of alfalfa with plasma activated water: a potential eco-friendly pesticide
Alfalfa is a crucial crop for Wisconsin’s dairy farms, but insect pests like the alfalfa weevil can cause serious damage, leading to lower yields and higher feed costs. To help…
