Dairy Innovation Hub /news/index.php/ en Got milk? UW-Platteville professors turn spoiled dairy into sustainable plastic /news/index.php/got-milk-uw-platteville-professors-turn-spoiled-dairy-sustainable-plastic <span>Got milk? UW-Platteville professors turn spoiled dairy into sustainable plastic </span> <div> <a href="/news/got-milk-uw-platteville-professors-turn-spoiled-dairy-sustainable-plastic" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-10/Patent.jpg?itok=sKPxUsgJ" width="220" height="124" alt="Dr. John Obielodan (left) and Dr. Joseph Wu (right) in the lab following the announcement of their U.S. patent. “It is a tremendous accomplishment to receive a U.S. patent as it is a rigorous process that recognizes the novelty of this invention,” said President Arjun Sanga, WiSys." title="Dr. John Obielodan (left) and Dr. Joseph Wu (right) in the lab following the announcement of their U.S. patent. “It is a tremendous accomplishment to receive a U.S. patent as it is a rigorous process that recognizes the novelty of this invention,” said President Arjun Sanga, WiSys."> </a> </div> <div><p>The fusion of 3D printing and dairy protein has led to a groundbreaking new material and patent that promise to help Wisconsin dairy farmers and the environment.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-01T09:18:50-05:00" title="Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 09:18">Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:18</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/got-milk-uw-platteville-professors-turn-spoiled-dairy-sustainable-plastic" rel="tag" title="Got milk? 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UW-Platteville professors turn spoiled dairy into sustainable plastic </span></a></li><li></li></ul> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:18:50 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2993 at /news Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin commits $4.2 million in funding to bolster student training and workforce development /news/index.php/freshwater-collaborative-wisconsin-commits-42-million-funding-bolster-student-training-and <span>Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin commits $4.2 million in funding to bolster student training and workforce development</span> <div> <a href="/news/freshwater-collaborative-wisconsin-commits-42-million-funding-bolster-student-training-and" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-09/Freshwater.jpg?itok=5m1KEzEh" width="220" height="124" alt="Dr. Joseph Sanford, assistant professor of soil and crop science at UW-Platteville, will lead a collaboration with three other UW institutions to connect agriculture and water systems through immersive student experiences." title="Dr. Joseph Sanford, assistant professor of soil and crop science at UW-Platteville, will lead a collaboration with three other UW institutions to connect agriculture and water systems through immersive student experiences."> </a> </div> <div><p>The 91-Platteville is advancing student training and water education through its leadership in a new Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin project.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-17T07:00:00-05:00" title="Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 07:00">Wed, 09/17/2025 - 07:00</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/freshwater-collaborative-wisconsin-commits-42-million-funding-bolster-student-training-and" rel="tag" title="Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin commits $4.2 million in funding to bolster student training and workforce development" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin commits $4.2 million in funding to bolster student training and workforce development</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2985 at /news UW–Platteville announces six faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub /news/index.php/uw-platteville-announces-six-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub <span>UW–Platteville announces six faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub </span> <div> <a href="/news/uw-platteville-announces-six-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-07/DIH.jpg?itok=TnJR9s2k" width="220" height="124" alt="Faculty members will tackle research projects in the Hub’s four priority areas: stewarding land and water resources; enriching human health and nutrition; ensuring animal health and welfare and growing farm business and communities. " title="Faculty members will tackle research projects in the Hub’s four priority areas: stewarding land and water resources; enriching human health and nutrition; ensuring animal health and welfare and growing farm business and communities. "> </a> </div> <div><p>The 91-Platteville recently awarded six faculty research fellowships to increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative. Known as the Dairy Industry Impact Innovation Faculty Fellowships, or “DI3 Faculty Fellowships,” the selected faculty members will tackle research projects in the Hub’s four priority areas: stewarding land and water resources; enriching human health and nutrition; ensuring animal health and welfare and growing farm business and communities.&nbsp;</p></div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-07-22T10:19:20-05:00" title="Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - 10:19">Tue, 07/22/2025 - 10:19</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/uw-platteville-announces-six-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub" rel="tag" title="UW–Platteville announces six faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about UW–Platteville announces six faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub </span></a></li><li></li></ul> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:19:20 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2959 at /news Dairy Innovation Hub spotlights Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration with Pioneer Farm’s Dennis Busch at symposium /news/index.php/dairy-innovation-hub-spotlights-dairy-soil-and-water-regeneration-pioneer-farms-dennis-busch <span>Dairy Innovation Hub spotlights Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration with Pioneer Farm’s Dennis Busch at symposium </span> <div> <a href="/news/dairy-innovation-hub-spotlights-dairy-soil-and-water-regeneration-pioneer-farms-dennis-busch" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-06/Dairy.jpg?itok=uNxzqY_l" width="220" height="124" alt="Busch participated in a panel discussion about the multistate project last month at the Dairy Innovation Hub’s Dairy Symposium in Madison.." title="Busch participated in a panel discussion about the multistate project last month at the Dairy Innovation Hub’s Dairy Symposium in Madison. "> </a> </div> <div><p>UW-Platteville scientist Dennis Busch is taking center stage in a multi-state study on how soil health and manure management impact greenhouse gas emissions, water quality and forage yield in dairy production.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-06-24T11:29:25-05:00" title="Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 11:29">Tue, 06/24/2025 - 11:29</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/dairy-innovation-hub-spotlights-dairy-soil-and-water-regeneration-pioneer-farms-dennis-busch" rel="tag" title="Dairy Innovation Hub spotlights Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration with Pioneer Farm’s Dennis Busch at symposium " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Dairy Innovation Hub spotlights Dairy Soil and Water Regeneration with Pioneer Farm’s Dennis Busch at symposium </span></a></li><li></li></ul> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:29:25 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2952 at /news Pioneering innovation: Zifan Wan’s cold plasma research /news/index.php/pioneering-innovation-zifan-wans-cold-plasma-research <span>Pioneering innovation: Zifan Wan’s cold plasma research </span> <div> <a href="/news/pioneering-innovation-zifan-wans-cold-plasma-research" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-03/Wan.jpg?itok=IGDccQ46" width="220" height="124" alt="Since joining UW-Platteville, Dr. Zifan Wan has made significant strides in research, innovation and education." title="Since joining UW-Platteville, Dr. Zifan Wan has made significant strides in research, innovation and education."> </a> </div> <div><p>Assistant Professor Zifan Wan is helping to reshape the future of food safety, dairy processing and sustainable agriculture by harnessing cold plasma technology.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-03T13:08:14-06:00" title="Monday, March 3, 2025 - 13:08">Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:08</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/pioneering-innovation-zifan-wans-cold-plasma-research" rel="tag" title="Pioneering innovation: Zifan Wan’s cold plasma research " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Pioneering innovation: Zifan Wan’s cold plasma research </span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:08:14 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2896 at /news Faculty and students to participate in Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol /news/index.php/faculty-and-students-participate-dairy-innovation-hub-exhibition-state-capitol <span>Faculty and students to participate in Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol</span> <div> <a href="/news/faculty-and-students-participate-dairy-innovation-hub-exhibition-state-capitol" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-02/COW.jpg?itok=IG1SBaBW" width="220" height="124" alt="UW-Platteville faculty and students to participate in Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol." title="UW-Platteville faculty and students to participate in Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol."> </a> </div> <div><p>The Dairy Innovation Hub will host an informational research poster session at the State Capitol March 26 to highlight select projects funded by the initiative at UW–Platteville, UW–Madison and UW–River Falls.</p> <p>Attendees are invited to browse a dozen research posters and engage with students and faculty affiliated with Hub-funded projects. Legislators, staff and the public are encouraged to participate.</p></div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-25T08:49:03-06:00" title="Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 08:49">Tue, 02/25/2025 - 08:49</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/faculty-and-students-participate-dairy-innovation-hub-exhibition-state-capitol" rel="tag" title="Faculty and students to participate in Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Faculty and students to participate in Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:49:03 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2893 at /news Burp science: How UW-Platteville is turning cow gas into research gold /news/index.php/burp-science-how-uw-platteville-turning-cow-gas-research-gold <span>Burp science: How UW-Platteville is turning cow gas into research gold</span> <div> <a href="/news/burp-science-how-uw-platteville-turning-cow-gas-research-gold" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-08/GreenFeedProlle_0.jpg?itok=Y7Li7k5P" width="220" height="124" alt="Dr. Ryan Prolle overseeing the installation of the GreenFeed machine at Pioneer Farm." title="“This machine will help us measure, among other things, the amount of methane cows release through their belching each day,” said Dr. Ryan Pralle, assistant professor of animal, dairy and veterinary sciences at UW-Platteville School of Agriculture."> </a> </div> <div><p>UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm is leading the way in agricultural innovation with the introduction of the GreenFeed machine, a groundbreaking technology in livestock emissions research.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-08-22T08:41:48-05:00" title="Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 08:41">Thu, 08/22/2024 - 08:41</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/burp-science-how-uw-platteville-turning-cow-gas-research-gold" rel="tag" title="Burp science: How UW-Platteville is turning cow gas into research gold" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Burp science: How UW-Platteville is turning cow gas into research gold</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:41:48 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2840 at /news School of Agriculture is milking innovation and setting the bar high with cutting-edge dairy technology at Pioneer Farm /news/index.php/school-agriculture-milking-innovation-and-setting-bar-high-cutting-edge-dairy-technology-pioneer <span>School of Agriculture is milking innovation and setting the bar high with cutting-edge dairy technology at Pioneer Farm</span> <div> <a href="/news/school-agriculture-milking-innovation-and-setting-bar-high-cutting-edge-dairy-technology-pioneer" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-08/GreenFeed.jpg?itok=6YPkmCtp" width="220" height="124" alt="Dairy cow next to the newly minted GreenFeed machine at Pioneer Farm." title="Dairy cow next to the newly minted GreenFeed machine at Pioneer Farm that measures cow burps."> </a> </div> <div><p>UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm is revolutionizing dairy management with cutting-edge technologies that measure cow emissions (burps) and monitor feed intake, setting new standards in sustainability and precision. These advancements offer students unparalleled hands-on experiences and position the university as a leader in agricultural innovation within the tri-state area.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-08-21T10:16:42-05:00" title="Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 10:16">Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:16</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/school-agriculture-milking-innovation-and-setting-bar-high-cutting-edge-dairy-technology-pioneer" rel="tag" title="School of Agriculture is milking innovation and setting the bar high with cutting-edge dairy technology at Pioneer Farm" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about School of Agriculture is milking innovation and setting the bar high with cutting-edge dairy technology at Pioneer Farm</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:16:42 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2839 at /news UW-Platteville announces five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub /news/index.php/uw-platteville-announces-five-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub <span>UW-Platteville announces five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub </span> <div> <a href="/news/uw-platteville-announces-five-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-08/Sanford.jpg?itok=btL-v3vR" width="220" height="124" alt="Joe Sanford, assistant professor at UW–Platteville, researches biochar as a nutrient management enhancement tool" title="Joe Sanford, assistant professor at UW-Platteville, researches biochar as a nutrient management enhancement tool."> </a> </div> <div><p>UW-Platteville recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative.</p> </div> <span><span>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-08-07T08:26:19-05:00" title="Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 08:26">Wed, 08/07/2024 - 08:26</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/uw-platteville-announces-five-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub" rel="tag" title="UW-Platteville announces five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about UW-Platteville announces five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub </span></a></li><li></li></ul> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:26:19 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2834 at /news Five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub /news/index.php/five-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub <span>Five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub</span> <div> <a href="/news/five-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub" hreflang="en"><img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-07/cows.jpg?itok=O7k0a9SM" width="220" height="124" alt="Dairy cows at Pioneer Farm"> </a> </div> <div><p>UW-Platteville recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to help increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative. Known as the Dairy Industry Impact Innovation Faculty Fellowships, or “DI3&nbsp;faculty fellowships”, the selected faculty members will tackle research projects in the Hub’s four priority areas.</p> </div> <span><span>Alison S Parkins</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-07-17T09:09:31-05:00" title="Monday, July 17, 2023 - 09:09">Mon, 07/17/2023 - 09:09</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/five-faculty-fellowships-funded-state-sponsored-dairy-innovation-hub" rel="tag" title="Five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:09:31 +0000 Alison S Parkins 2697 at /news