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The protective value of transgenic corn hybrid
Fri, 22 Mar 2013
Finding the value in genetically modified corn; Joe Lauer explains that a major benefit of genetically modified (GM) corn isn’t increasing yields in average or good years, but rather reducing losses during bad ones.
UW-Extension Local Government Center recognized with “Opee” award
Tue, 19 Mar 2013
Center honored for educating local public officials on Wisconsin’s open records and meetings laws Contact Chuck Law, 608-265-2501, chuck.law@ces.uwex.edu Madison, Wis.—A University of Wisconsin-Extension center that serves as a resource for local public officials around the state has been honored with an award for political openness from the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council. The Council, [...]
Late blight resistant potatoes in development
Fri, 15 Mar 2013
Amanda Gevens talks about late blight resistant potatoes and a late blight forecasting tool.
Take a family approach to healthy eating and physical activity
Thu, 14 Mar 2013
UW-Extension offers tips to improve family health, well-being Contact: Gayle Coleman, 608-265-8928, gayle.coleman@ces.uwex.edu Research shows that family members’ health and well-being is affected by the environment in the home. That’s why taking a family approach to healthy eating and physical activity can be beneficial, says Gayle Coleman, nutrition education program specialist with the University of [...]
Eating well when eating alone
Thu, 14 Mar 2013
No need to sacrifice nutrition for convenience, says UW-Extension expert Contact Susan Nitzke, 608-262-1692, nitzke@nutrisci.wisc.edu Wisconsin had nearly 645,000 single-person households as of the 2010 Census. That’s a significant number of people who may regularly cook and eat meals on their own. If you’re cooking for yourself, you may not want to spend much time [...]
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