Hemp (Cannabis sativa) is an alternative crop that can be used for the production of fiber and cannabidiols (CBD). Over the past 70 years hemp has been illegal in Wisconsin. Consequently, a lack of research and loss of ...

In the late 1800s, a steady stream of Chinese immigrants flowed into the rural cities of Wisconsin from the West Coast and beyond. This research considers the motivations for early Chinese American immigration to the ...

Stewart’s wilt caused by the bacterial pathogen, Pantoea stewartii (Ps), is posing a potential threat to the corn industry in the US. The disease symptom development of infected corn plants depends largely on the pathogen’s ...

A well-trained workforce capable of solving diverse issues is imperative to managing the effects of climate change, more frequent wildfires, stakeholder and public conflicts, and large-scale spread of pests and diseases. ...

Previous research suggests that walleye (Sander vitreus) fishery production is related to lake temperature and clarity. Based on this understanding, thermal (11–25°C) and optical (8–68 lumens/m2, or lux) conditions presumed ...

We are experiencing an international loss of species, with fragmented habitats and climate change primary causes. Biodiversity loss impacts the cultures of many people, as our culture is how we experience the value of ...

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are man-made chemicals designed to be heat, water, grease, and oil resistant. These properties allow them to be used in adhesives, fire-fighting materials, non-stick cooking ...