News For May 2002
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Tuesday May 28, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will receive one of just six institutional grants to be awarded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP).
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Friday May 17, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Acid rain is more responsible than white-tailed deer for Pennsylvania forests not regenerating, claims a Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences forest hydrologist, who recommends applying lime to remedy the problem.
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Friday May 17, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Bioterrorism is a frightening new word for many Americans. But experts at a recent Penn State seminar said farmers can use existing techniques to lessen risks.
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Friday May 17, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Living life on the edge is not a good thing for human beings, but it's apparently healthy for butterflies. A scientist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says vegetative areas on the edges of forests and farmland provide ideal habitat for butterfly communities.
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Friday May 17, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- You can obtain College of Agricultural Sciences news releases on the World Wide Web at http://aginfo.psu.edu/news.
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Tuesday May 14, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Barbecue season usually means cooking steaks, chicken or ribs, but a vegetable expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says it's just as thrilling to be grilling food grown in your garden.
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Tuesday May 14, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When Jack threw three magic beans into soil, a beanstalk reaching the heavens grew overnight. While beans aren't quite that easy to grow, a vegetable expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says even first-timers who don't know beans about gardening can raise a top bean crop.
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Tuesday May 14, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For most backyard gardeners, the best way to start a plant is to drive to the nearest greenhouse and buy one. However, a scientist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says savvy plant lovers can save money and have fun by starting their own plants from cuttings.
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Tuesday May 14, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Why spend time sorting through your spice rack for flavorings when you can easily grow herbs to use as a fresh, natural substitute?
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Tuesday May 14, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For millions of Americans, the primary rite of spring centers on rolling out the trusty lawn mower for four months of weekend labor.
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Tuesday May 14, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When planting new trees, shrubs and other ornamentals, establishing new roots is the key to successful and healthy plants, says a gardening specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Monday May 13, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- More than 20 of the leading plant scientists in the world will share their knowledge at Penn State's 14th annual symposium in plant physiology, May 16-18 at the Days Inn Penn State in downtown State College.
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Thursday May 09, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- 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.
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Thursday May 09, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Before you resign yourself to having another mediocre lawn this year -- or to spending a hefty part of your salary to improve it -- take a few tips from a turfgrass specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Thursday May 09, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Moss is one of the most persistent and annoying growths that occurs in home lawns, but you can control it, says a turfgrass scientist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Thursday May 09, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences recommends that farm families evaluate safety concerns for younger workers this spring.
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Thursday May 09, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The trick to growing tomatoes, according to a Penn State gardening specialist, is proper care and preparation.
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Thursday May 09, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Homeowners instinctively know when it's time to mow the grass, but many lawn jockeys might appreciate guidance on the right times to perform other types of turfgrass maintenance.
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Tuesday May 07, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the weather warms, many Pennsylvanians are experiencing an onslaught of foreign insect invaders -- Asian lady beetles. But despite the distress they may cause homeowners, these beetles provide a valuable service by reducing pest insect populations in crops, woodlands and home landscapes.
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Tuesday May 07, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Blacklegged ticks are on the move in Pennsylvania. And their spread has coincided with an increase in reported cases of Lyme disease in the past few years, says an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Tuesday May 07, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Steven Jacobs, extension entomologist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, offers these tips for avoiding tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever:
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Friday May 03, 2002More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's 2002 Food Microbiology Short Course focusing on "Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens" will be held May 15-17 at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel on the University Park campus.