Agricultural Sciences

With Correct Headwear, Farmers Have It Made In The Shade

6/15/97

In photographs, television and film, the dominant image of a farmer usually includes a baseball hat--a fashion choice that could be unhealthy in the long run, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Planting Native Trees Has Pluses And Minuses For Landscapes

6/14/97

Planting tree species native to the United States in home landscapes or urban streets and parks is a noble goal, but a community forestry expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says trees should be selected for their suitability, not just their history.

It Isn't The Size Of The Fertilizer Bag, It's The Quality Inside

6/13/97

Fertilizing gardens and landscape plantings is not a one-size-fits-all proposition when it comes to selecting the right combination for your yard, says an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Penn State Deer Pens Offer Close Look At Pennsylvania Wildlife

6/13/97

Even expert hunters can have a difficult time spotting a white-tailed deer, but visitors to Penn State's University Park Campus can see these stately animals up close.

With Proper Storage, Gardeners Can Save Seeds For Next Year

6/13/97

Gardeners usually have a few extra seeds or seed packages left over after planting their gardens, but a gardening expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says leftover seeds can be stored to grow another day.

Penn State Outreach Project Shows Urban Youths Which Came First, The Chicken Or The Egg

6/11/97

Forty elementary school students and eight middle school students from a public housing development in Aliquippa have just completed an urban youth program at Penn State Beaver in which they followed the life cycle of a chicken from first cluck to final pluck.

First Lady Michele Ridge To Speak At Rural Health And Ahec Conference

6/9/97

First lady Michele Ridge will speak at the 1997 Rural Health and AHEC Conference luncheon on June 12. Mrs. Ridge's presentation will focus on rural health in Pennsylvania.

Red And Pink Clash With Green, But Don't Panic If You See Your Lawn With Hints Of Bold Color

6/6/97

Homeowners who look out the front door and see patches of red or pink grass on their lawn shouldn't panic or make an appointment with the eye doctor. It's just a fungus growing on the lawn.

Video Explains How To Avoid The Potholes Of Poor Groundwater Protection

6/3/97

Should you be concerned about the quality of your groundwater? How can community action groups best keep the water supply safe from contamination? A new video from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences can help you answer these questions.

Ag Progress Days Dates Announced, Activities Planned

6/1/97

When you think of high-tech industries, does farming come to mind? It will, if you attend Penn State's Ag Progress Days, August 12-14. A new precision agriculture demonstration heads the list of production-related attractions at this year's event, says Ag Progress Days manager Bob Oberheim.

Register Now For Regional 4-H Horse Driving Clinics In June

6/1/97

Respected carriage driving judge and clinician Lore Homer will conduct a series of 4-H regional driving clinics throughout Pennsylvania in June.

Physician General To Speak At Rural Health/Ahec Conference

6/1/97

Dr. Wanda D. Filer, Pennsylvania's first Physician General, will kick off the 1997 Rural Health and AHEC Conference with a keynote address, "Breaking New Ground," on June 12.

1997 Rural Health And Ahec Conference Scheduled For June 11-13

6/1/97

The 1997 Rural Health and AHEC Conference will be held June 11-13 at the Nittany Lion Inn on Penn State's University Park campus. This year's theme, "Enriching Health in Rural Communities: Blending High Tech and High Touch," will focus on providing compassionate care in an era of sophisticated medical technology.

Before Digging Into The Garden, Be Sure You Have The Right Tools

5/30/97

Digging around in your garden is not exactly brain surgery, but like surgeons, every gardener should have the right tool for the right job.

Brown To Serve As Associate Director Of Cooperative Extension

5/30/97

As part of an overall plan to engage the entire Pennsylvania State University in a broadened outreach effort, Dr. Diane V. Brown has been named associate director of cooperative extension and outreach.

Biting the Plant that Feeds You

9/1/98

She's part pilgrim and part vampire, purplish black and pear-shaped. Moments after her April birth, the aphid creeps along the smooth witch hazel leaf until she finds a suitable intersection of veins. She thrusts her needle mouth into the junction and begins to feed, sucking the sweet sap from the plant.

Agricultural museum namesake and associate dean emeritus dies at 97

4/5/13

Jerome K. Pasto, associate dean emeritus in the College of Agricultural Sciences and founder and namesake of the Pasto Agricultural Museum, died March 17 at the age of 97.

Penn State places 6th in U.S. National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest

5/10/13

A Penn State student team recently placed sixth at the National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest in Wisconsin.

Heavy equipment for shale gas exploration

Webinar to examine effect of shale-gas development on rural roads

5/10/13

The impact that natural-gas development in deep shale formations has on rural Pennsylvania roads will be the focus of a free, Web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension.

Pasto Agricultural Museum to be open for events in May, June

5/10/13

The Pasto Agricultural Museum will be open for two upcoming public events that bring the Ag Progress Days grounds, where it is located, to life this spring.

Online beekeeping course receives international recognition

5/9/13

A Web-based Penn State Extension course designed to help beginning and experienced beekeepers gain the knowledge they need to be successful has been recognized for online excellence. Beekeeping 101 was named an official honoree in the 2013 Webby Awards. The course was one of 11 honorees in the Education category.

Van Saun receives 2013 Excellence in Academic Advising Award

5/9/13

Robert Van Saun, professor of veterinary science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been selected to receive the college's 2013 Excellence in Academic Advising Award.

Webinar to examine environmentally sustainable stormwater management

5/8/13

Penn State Extension will offer a Web-based seminar focusing on low-impact development, a stormwater-management strategy designed to mitigate the impacts of increased runoff and resulting pollution.

Mysterious insect to emerge in parts of Pennsylvania

5/8/13

One of the world's most mysterious insects is about to invade the skies over wooded areas in eastern Pennsylvania and other states, but an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says it's not a cause for alarm. Residents of 17 Pennsylvania counties soon will see an emergence of periodical cicadas, commonly but mistakenly called 17-year locusts.

Student Stories: 'Bird scientist' does unique work in Hawaii

5/8/13

Mike Lohr early on knew exactly what he wanted to be. When he was a kid, he called it a "bird scientist." Now he knows the proper title is avian ecologist. The 2005 Penn State alumnus currently is involved in a groundbreaking conservation project at the Ka'ena Point Coastal Reserve in Hawaii.

Bonnie Ford accepts the 2013 Dairy Laboratory of the Year Award

5/3/13

Bonnie Ford, quality assurance laboratory specialist in Penn State's Department of Food Science, recently accepted the 2013 Dairy Laboratory of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Milk, Food, and Environmental Sanitarians. Ford is responsible for the operation of the Berkey Creamery's Dairy Testing Laboratory.

Number of foodborne illness cases largely unchanged in U.S.

5/3/13

Recently released reports about the frequency of foodborne illness -- commonly known as food poisoning -- show that the risks have not changed much in recent years, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Penn State to host international conference on pollinator health

4/29/13

With populations of wild and domesticated pollinators, such as honeybees, in decline, some of the world's foremost scientists in the field will converge on Penn State this summer to discuss the latest research aimed at understanding and overcoming challenges to pollinator health. Hosted by the Center for Pollinator Research in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the second International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy will be held August 14 to 17 at The Nittany Lion Inn.

CED major, honors student named College of Ag outstanding senior

4/27/13

A community, environment and development major who is a Schreyer Honors College student has been named the outstanding senior in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences Class of 2013.

Changing cellulose-forming process may tap plants' biofuel potential

4/26/13

Changing the way a plant forms cellulose may lead to more efficient, less expensive biofuel production, according to Penn State engineers. "What every biofuel manufacturer wants to do is to get to the sugars," said Jeffrey Catchmark, associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering. "But the structure of cellulose itself can be an obstacle."

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