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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 1d

At the @uwmadison.bsky.social Kegonsa Research Campus, scientists from across UW and the @savannainstitute.bsky.social are growing currant berries between solar panels. This practice is known as #agrivoltaics and has many potential benefits.

Learn more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMGH...

Background image of a solar panel. Text says, "Currents for Currants, Agrivoltaics at UW-Madison." In the bottom right is a QR code to YouTube.

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 5d

Tomorrow!

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 19d

Join us October 4th at 11AM at the Memorial Union Terrace for the 20th Annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta!

These pumpkins are grown by the Goldman Lab in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences.

The event is free, and no experiences is necessary. See you there!

Text says, "Paddle the Pumpkin. 20th Annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Memorial Union Terrace. 11 AM October 4th, 2025. Free event. No experience necessary."

Two people use kayak paddles to paddle pumpkins.

A person sits in a pumpkin boat and smiles.

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 5d

Tomorrow!

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 9d

The Harvest Festival is back! Visit Allen Centennial Garden this weekend for great tunes, plant activities, and a special visit from the canoe that hangs in Dejope along with its Ojibwe maker. The event is free, and everyone is welcome! allencentennialgarden.wisc.edu/harvest-fest...

Drawing of a canoe in the sunset. Text reads, "Harvest Festival 2025, Allen Centennial Garden. Free fun for all! Saturday October 4th 12PM to 6PM."

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 9d

The Harvest Festival is back! Visit Allen Centennial Garden this weekend for great tunes, plant activities, and a special visit from the canoe that hangs in Dejope along with its Ojibwe maker. The event is free, and everyone is welcome! allencentennialgarden.wisc.edu/harvest-fest...

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 16d

Taigan Anderson, one of our #agroecology majors, has already completed five study abroad programs in her first two years at UW-Madison. She has traveled to Austria, France, Iceland, and Japan to study health and agriculture.

Learn more through the QR code or at: pasdept.wisc.edu/2025/09/08/a...

People study soil in a mountainous region. Text reads, "Agroecology Abroad. Q and A with Taigan Anderson." There is a QR code in the bottom right corner.

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 19d

Join us October 4th at 11AM at the Memorial Union Terrace for the 20th Annual Giant Pumpkin Regatta!

These pumpkins are grown by the Goldman Lab in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences.

The event is free, and no experiences is necessary. See you there!

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · 22d

Join UW-Madison in celebrating Latine Heritage Month! This year’s theme, Amor Sin Fronteras (“Love Without Borders” in Spanish), focuses on the interrelation of cultures across Latin America and the United States - and how they continue to evolve. Learn more at: go.wisc.edu/latine

Text says, "University of Wisconsin Madison Latine Heritage Month. September 15 to October 15 2025. Amor sin fronteras."

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Sep 3

Welcome back for the fall semester! We'll be having some fun events at Allen Centennial Garden next week, and our department will be tabling at Plant Adoption Day. See you there!

Text says, "Welcome Week Events at Allen Centennial Garden. September 8, Herb Collection Garden Tour. 4 PM to 5:30 PM. September 9 Plant Watercolors from 1 PM to 2:30 PM. September 10 Bouquet Making from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. September 11th Thursday Embroidery from 3 PM to 5 PM. September 12 Friday Plant Adoption Day from 2 PM to 5 PM."

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us Wednesday for the Agronomy and Soils Field Day at Arlington Research Station! Learn more: cals.wisc.edu/extension-ou...

Text says, "Agronomy and Soils Field Day. Wednesday, August 27. Arlington Research Station."

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us tomorrow for the UW Organic Research Field Day! Learn about cropping systems, Kernza, and more. Read more at: cals.wisc.edu/extension-ou...

Text says, "UW Organic Research Field Day. Tuesday, August 26th."

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WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation) @warfnews.bsky.social · Aug 22

Shawn Kaeppler's research focuses on crop breeding, genetics, genomics and biotechnology. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social‬ @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social‬ https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/kaeppler/

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Aug 20

Reminder: join us tomorrow morning at the Arlington Research Station for the Hemp Research Field Day presented by the Ellison Lab! alternativecrops.horticulture.wisc.edu/2025/06/16/h...

Photo by Sirapop “Mag” Kiatchaipipat

A person presents to a crowd in an agricultural field.

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Aug 11

After working for 34 years on UW-Madison research, John Gaska announced his retirement. Thank you, John, for your great work and contributions to our department and associated programs!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bln7...

John Gaska Retires from UW Madison research team

YouTube video by Wisconsin Soybean Program

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Jul 29

Interested in making #agriculture more #sustainable? Check out our intro course this fall: #Agroecology 103, An Introduction to the #Ecology of Food and Agriculture! Learn more about the agroecology major at go.wisc.edu/agroecology

Graphic of mangoes with text that reads, "Agroecology 103, and Introduction to the Ecology of Food and Agriculture. Lectures Thursdays 2:30-3:45 PM. Discussions Thursdays and Fridays. Interested in majoring in agroecology? This course is the first of three courses required for the agroecology major. Agroecology has blossomed across the world in recent decades as not only a science, but also a practice, and a movement."

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Jul 25

Irwin Goldman's lab is working on a unique #zinnia plant breeding outreach program this summer. Check out some of the beautiful blossoms from their Arlington nursery!
#plantBreeding #plantGenetics #horticulture

A person uses a paint brush to collect pollen

A bouquet of magenta, pink, and yellow zinnias.

A person crouches in a field with zinnia plants.

Zinnia plants in rows some with bags over their blossoms

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Jun 30

The WiscWeeds program hosted a great field day June 19th at Rock County Farm in Janesville! Growers from across the state attended to learn more about topics such as cover crops and advancements in herbicides. Great job, WiscWeeds!

The WiscWeeds lab poses for a picture. They wear bright, red polos and smile.

Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Jun 24

Next week, Professor Amaya Atucha will begin her new role as department chair. July 1st, Professor Patrick Krysan will hand over this role after serving as chair for six years.

Learn more: pasdept.wisc.edu/2025/06/23/a...

Amaya Atucha smiles and wears bright yellow. Text reads, "Amaya Atucha Elected Chair."

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Learn Dirt @learndirt.bsky.social · Jun 19

🌱 Heal the soil, heal the soul.

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · Jun 16

Field snapshot! Mike North (researcher), Erick Amaya (grad student), and Steven Hall (assistant professor) collect soil samples for a study on #phosphorous fertilization in #cranberry production systems.

Picture taken by Amaya Atucha (associate professor) at Bartling’s Manitowish Cranberry Co.

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Wisconet @wisconet.bsky.social · Jun 16

A Tornado Watch has been issued for far western Wisconsin until 9 pm tonight. Storms currently developing over Minnesota could bring large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes to the far western part of our state this afternoon and evening.

Stay weather aware!

Map showing the location of a tornado watch for Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · May 29

Hey #BioBadgers! Are you looking for a study away opportunity for January 2026? UW Marine Biology in Florida Keys is still taking applications! Not only will you get credit for the Biology Major (Zoo 303) but you'll get first-hand field experience in a tropical marine ecosystem🐠
go.wisc.edu/0jjb20

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Wisconet @wisconet.bsky.social · May 30

Wildfire smoke from Canada is moving south this morning and we’ll soon see it overhead. An Air Quality Alert is in effect for all of Wisconsin today and southeastern Wisconsin tomorrow as a result.

The same system bringing the smoke down could also trigger some storms with hail this afternoon.

Map of Wisconsin showing all counties highlighted in gray for an Air Quality Alert due to wildfire smoke on May 30.

There is a level 1/5 risk of severe weather over eastern Wisconsin for small hail and gusty winds on May 30.

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · May 30

Our classes often center hands-on activities 🌱 Students in Plant Science 335 grew and harvested hydroponic lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Students also grew plants for local organizations.

In "Course Search & Enroll", check out our summer and fall classes under "agroecology" or "plant science"!

Three people analyze a hydroponic container.

Two people talk in a greenhouse full of flowers.

A person smiles and holds a tray of lettuce.

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A Public Affair @apublicaffair.bsky.social · May 16

🎙️Ahead of World Day for Cultural Diversity, we're joined by Dr. Claudia Calderón of @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social, Avexnim Cojti of @culturalsurvival.org, and Cherie Thunder. They discuss seed sovereignty, wild rice, and the legacies of colonialism.

Listen here: www.wortfm.org/a-conversati...

A Conversation on Seeds, Stories, and Solidarity - WORT-FM 89.9

Esty Dinur speaks with Dr. Claudia Calderón, Avexnim Cojti, and Cherie Thunder about seed sovereignty, wild rice, and colonialism.

www.wortfm.org

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Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social · May 15

Join us next week May 21st from 5-7PM for some free food, drinks, and conversation on #seedSovereignty and #Indigenous seed knowledge. Please RSVP by sending a quick email to [email protected] . We hope to see you there!