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March 2026

CALS Research Monthly

  • Article Item
    illustration of ice formation
    Top News Stories , article

    Microbes make microplastics more likely to form ice in clouds

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    Rachel Cheng and students in lab
    Research of the Month , article

    Research helps Extension educators and food safety experts focus prevention efforts, improve detection, and reduce illness.

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    William Frame outdoors presenting to a group of people
    Center Spotlights , article

    Building on regional and commodity-funded research, Frame secured $2.77 million in national funding to improve fertilizer use, conservation practices, and farm profitability.