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Agricultural Sciences

Asian woman looking through a microscope

Foodborne pathogen sheltered by harmless bacteria that support biofilm formation

College of Agricultural Sciences names 2019 Harbaugh Scholars

College of Agricultural Sciences recognizes outstanding students for 2019

A goal realized: Couple creates scholarship in poultry and animal science

Explore digital fluency with TLT and the College of Agricultural Sciences

Spotted lanternfly specimen collected at research site

Organic control of spotted lanternfly is focus of study by Penn State, Cornell

Survey aims to help citizens protect themselves from vector-borne illnesses

Marc Abrams, professor of forest ecology and physiology and Steimer Professor of Agricultural Sciences

Forest ecology and physiology professor honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Vegetable pathology professor receives Excellence in Extension Award

Molly Hanlon is a postdoc in the Department of Plant Science.

Penn State Postdoc Society announces 2019 award recipients

Cross-pollination occurs between educators and researchers at workshop

Black with white spots an Asian Longhorn Beetle walks on a branch

Asian longhorned beetle larvae eat plant tissues that their parents cannot

Research to Action: The Science of Drawdown

Global climate solution leaders to participate in Drawdown conference

Government leaders to take the pulse of industry, public at Ag Progress Days

Student explores urban forestry at internships in Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C.

About the College

The College of Agricultural Sciences has 17 undergraduate majors and awards nearly $2 million in scholarships annually. The college offers 18 graduate programs, participates in 11 intercollege graduate programs and supports seven dual-title graduate degrees. The college’s annual investment in research is nearly $100 million.

Penn State Extension provides education and problem-solving assistance in the areas of agriculture and food, natural resources, community and economic development, and youth and family.