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The Top 10 Wisconsin Insect Trends Of 2016

UW-Extension

With the first green shoots of spring appearing across the state, Wisconsin's insect populations are likewise emerging and preparing for the warmer months ahead.

Wild Bees Play Integral Role in Southern Wisconsin Agriculture

Karen Faster

WisContext

Farmers around the United States are contending with the collapse of honeybee colonies they depend on to pollinate numerous crops, including many fruits, vegetables, legumes and nut trees. But growers in southern Wisconsin look to be in better shape because the Badger State is home to about 500 species of native wild bees that are excellent pollinators.

Series: Growing Container Gardens

How To Get A Good Start With Container Gardening

Vijai Pandian

UW-Extension

Traditional gardens require ample space, appropriate sunlight and an ongoing time commitment, but container gardening offers an alternative way to grow fresh fruits and vegetables with more limited resources.

Series: The Dairy State Economy

There's More To Silvopasture Than Just Cows And Trees

Karen Faster

WisContext

Cattle can often be seen grazing in meadows around Wisconsin, but they may also be finding their meals in wooded areas.

Series: 2015 Avian Flu Epidemic

Spring Is The Season For Avian Influenza Infections Among Poultry

Tim Jergenson

UW-Extension

Joel McReynolds

UW-Extension

Two years after an outbreak of avian influenza centered on the Upper Midwest infected birds at multiple poultry operations in Wisconsin, the disease may once again be posing a threat.

How Vilas County Is Trying To Reinvent Its Economy

Karen Faster

WisContext

Mentoring entrepreneurs and incubating small businesses are two ways a nonprofit organization is working to boost economic development in Vilas County.

Series: Civic Science In Wisconsin

Home Energy Conservation Benefits From Nearby Trees And Shrubs

Vijai Pandian

UW-Extension

Energy conservation starts at home. With a few modifications to existing landscape design, an average backyard can become an energy conservation tool.

Series: Bullying and Cyberbullying

Social Connections Can Intensify And Alleviate Cyberbullying

Karen Faster

WisContext

Connections are the key to stopping bullying: Teens are less likely to bully others in person or online if they have adults in their lives whom they don't want to disappoint.

Investing In Innovation Is Key To Boosting Wisconsin's Business Prospects

Tessa Conroy

UW-Madison

Steven Deller

UW-Madison

Economic growth and development hinge on how firms conduct business. Companies striving to maximize profits can compete in two ways: They can minimize their operating costs or they can innovate, develop new products and increase their market share. In practice, many firms mix these options by focusing on innovation while keeping an eye on costs.

Produce Farmers Place New Emphasis On Food Safety

Karen Faster

WisContext

Farmers who follow food safety best practices produce better quality produce that last longer on the market and in consumers' kitchens. The harvest, storage and handling processes intended to minimize pathogens that cause illness in humans also target the organisms that cause produce to decay.