Dairy Innovation Hub

Pioneering innovation: Zifan Wan’s cold plasma research

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Assistant Professor Zifan Wan is helping to reshape the future of food safety, dairy processing and sustainable agriculture by harnessing cold plasma technology.


Faculty and students to participate in Dairy Innovation Hub exhibition at the State Capitol

Authored on: , Written by: Maria Woldt

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.


Burp science: How UW-Platteville is turning cow gas into research gold

Authored on: , Written by: Christine Bellport

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.


School of Agriculture is milking innovation and setting the bar high with cutting-edge dairy technology at Pioneer Farm

Authored on: , Written by: Christine Bellport

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.


UW-Platteville announces five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub

Authored on: , Written by: Maria Woldt

UW-Platteville recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative.


Five faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub

Authored on: , Written by: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub

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 faculty fellowships”, the selected faculty members will tackle research projects in the Hub’s four priority areas.


Nyairo explores increasing local food to university, promotes sustainability

Authored on: , Written by: Alison Parkins

Dr. Risper Nyairo is working to change the future of sustainability in the Platteville area, which starts in part by reconstructing the past. Nyairo is conducting a feasibility study on the potential of linking more local producers to the university’s Dining Services, in order to increase local food offerings and promote sustainable practices within the local watershed. 


State-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub funds third round of research grants at UW-Platteville

Authored on: , Written by: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub Program Manager

UW-Platteville recently awarded five faculty research fellowships to help increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative. 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.


Dairy Innovation Hub funds second round of research grants

Authored on: , Written by: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville recently awarded six faculty research fellowships to help increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative.


Robotic milkers bring new opportunities for research, outreach and education

Authored on: , Written by: Alison Parkins

UW-Platteville's Pioneer Farm is now home to two new state-of-the-art robotic milkers, enabling more opportunities for research and engagement across campus and the tri-state region.


Compeer Financial grants $10,000 to UW-Platteville Dairy Pilot Plant at Pioneer Farm

Authored on: , Written by: Kristie Reynolds

UW-Platteville is one step closer to launching the new Dairy Pilot Plant, thanks to a recent $10,000 grant from Compeer Financial. The proposed plant, which will be located at Pioneer Farm, will provide research and education on dairy food product development while also giving students an opportunity to learn about rural economic development, entrepreneurship and sustainability. 


A love of dairy brings families together

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Alumni TJ and Katie Roth are partners in Banner Ridge Farms LLC, and witness, firsthand, the benefits the new Dairy Innovation Hub is bringing to the region.


Researchers look for a taste of success

Authored on: , Written by: Megan Hinderman

Wisconsin is known worldwide for its dairy products, and ice cream is an almost universal favorite. Yet what we love about it can often be hard to describe. Now, mechanical engineering professors Dr. Thomas Zolper and Dr. Bidhan Roy are looking at the science behind one of the world’s most popular treats as part of their research for the UW-Platteville Dairy Innovation Hub.


Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Weigel

Authored on: , Written by: Megan Hinderman

Throughout his career, Ryan Weigel has felt the influence of UW-Platteville. From the time he graduated as an animal science major, to his own role as an educator today, Weigel acknowledges the friends, family and mentors that have helped him along the way.


Dairy Innovation Hub releases first annual report

Authored on: , Written by: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub program manager

The Dairy Innovation Hub has released its first annual report that reflects progress and activities from initial funding approval by the Wisconsin Legislature in early October 2019 through June 2020.


Updates from the Dean for Fall 2020

Authored on: , Written by: Dr. Wayne Weber, Dean of the UW-Platteville College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture

A message from Dr. Wayne Weber, Dean of the UW-Platteville College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture.


State-funded Dairy Innovation Hub hires first faculty members

Authored on: , Written by: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub program manager

Ryan Pralle and Joseph Sanford have been hired as faculty members by the UW-Platteville School of Agriculture, representing the first tenure-track faculty positions funded by the Dairy Innovation Hub.


Faculty fellowships funded by state-sponsored Dairy Innovation Hub

Authored on: , Written by: Maria Woldt, Dairy Innovation Hub program manager

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville recently awarded seven faculty research fellowships to help increase dairy-related research capacity through the Dairy Innovation Hub initiative.


Grant supports opening of Dairy Pilot Plant, student-run business

Authored on: , Written by: Alison Parkins

Ice cream will soon be the next product made and sold by students on the UW-Platteville campus. A recent grant from the Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America will support the opening of UW-Platteville’s Dairy Pilot Plant and the creation of a student-run ice cream production business.


UW Dairy Innovation Hub seeks solutions to challenges facing Wisconsin dairy industry

Authored on: , Written by: UW System

From improving human nutrition to assuring clean water to growing the farm economy while caring for animals, the Dairy Innovation Hub will harness the intellectual and creative power of three University of Wisconsin institutions to address the most complex challenges facing the state’s dairy industry.


Dairy Innovation Hub moves closer to reality

Authored on: , Written by: Paul Erickson

The proposed Dairy Innovation Hub bill moved two steps closer to reality this week when the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate both passed the proposal that the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance originally recommended in the 2019-21 state budget. The budget now goes before Gov. Tony Evers.


Dairy program would grow under new bill

Authored on: , Written by: Paul Erickson

The UW Dairy Innovation Hub was approved in the new state budget. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville dairy program would grow significantly under a proposed University of Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub bill introduced this week to the state legislature.


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