News For October 2002

• Benefits Of Sweet Corn IPM Valued In The Millions
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In just one year, Pennsylvania vegetable growers realized more than $13 million in economic and environmental benefits by using integrated pest management tactics in their sweet corn crops, a recent study estimates.

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• Drought Boosting Dangers Of Nitrates In Cattle Forage
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Drought conditions across Pennsylvania increase the risk of nitrate accumulation in harvested corn and sorghum used as cattle feed, warns an animal health specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

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• Penn State To Advise On Managing A Multicultural Workforce
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State and Cornell University will present a conference for farm managers who employ, or are considering employing, a Hispanic or multicultural workforce. The Hispanic Workforce Management Conference will be held Jan. 28-29, 2003 at the Grantville-Hershey Holiday Inn in Grantville, Pa.

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• Pa Horse Owners Urged To Participate In Penn State Economic Survey
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The equine science program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is conducting an economic-impact study of the Pennsylvania horse industry this fall, which will yield information about the current scope and nature of Pennsylvania's equine community.

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• Penn State Again Studying Hunters In Sproul State Forest
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Sproul State Forest again will be the focus of a joint study of deer hunter movement and behavior this fall by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry and the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

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• Penn State Expert Says Open Space Key To Top Communities
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As more communities become concerned with development, urban and suburban sprawl and zoning issues, urban planners and municipal officials should not forget the value of open or natural spaces within a community, says a community forestry expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

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• USDA Survey Looks At Homeland Security For Agriculture Producers
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Farmers and other agricultural producers can provide input on biosecurity issues on the farm by participating in a Web-based survey this fall.

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• 2002 Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show Oct. 25-27
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The 43rd Annual Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show will be held October 25-27 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. 4-H members from 60 counties are expected to participate, with approximately 900 youths competing in 42 performance and 67 production classes.

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• Pa 4-H Forestry Team Shines In National Competition
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's team in the 23rd annual 4-H Forestry Invitational this summer finished higher than any Keystone State team ever.

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• Free Guide Available To Planting Community Trees
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Trees play important roles in communities by providing beauty, shade and fresh air. But most Pennsylvania towns are taking down more trees than they're planting, says a community forester in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

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• Keep Ornamentals Safe From Deer And Rabbits This Winter
  Friday October 11, 2002

  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Extremely dry summer conditions pushed wildlife into yards and gardens a little earlier than usual this fall, warns a horticulturist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, so homeowners should protect young trees and shrubs from deer and rabbits.

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