Feature Stories

Picture of a field broken up into eight replicated catchments, or sections of fields. Press Release, Agriculture, Research

Pioneer Farm research team zeros in on soil runoff, erosion and nutrient loss in dairy project

The project is studying soil health and manure management and their effects on greenhouse gas reduction, water quality improvement and agronomic factors such as forage yield and quality.

The Easy Zip design is intended for individuals who may struggle to free fabric caught in a zipper due to limited hand mobility. Campus & Community, Research

Student wins first place for assistive zipper device

A UW-Platteville student earned first place in the WiSys Innovation On-Ramp program for creating the Eazy Zip.

UW-Platteville students collecting stream monitoring data. Agriculture

Spring course explores the connection between agriculture and water in Wisconsin

The Spring 2026 Ag-Water Nexus Seminar and Field Experience will be hosted at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, giving students the opportunity to explore Wisconsin’s agricultural–water challenges through both online learning and an in-person field experience.