News For March 2003
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Thursday March 27, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- John W. Fuquay of Starkville, Miss., and John C. Graham Sr. of Lee's Summit, Mo., have been selected to receive the 2003 Dairy Science Distinguished Alumni and 2003 Animal Science Distinguished Alumni awards, respectively, from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Thursday March 27, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Whether they blame Smoky Bear, acid rain or white-tailed deer, experts in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences agree that the species composition of forests in Pennsylvania is changing and warn that economically important species such as red oaks are not regenerating at historic levels.
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Thursday March 27, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A notorious "bad boy" made an unexpected appearance last fall in Pennsylvania, wiping out the drought with a soggy series of slow-moving rainstorms coming out of the South, and then stocking up soil moisture across most of the state with almost daily snowstorms through the winter.
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Thursday March 27, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Agribusinesses and others with a stake in the food and fiber system have a new place to turn for current information on issues affecting the industry, new research, professional development opportunities and other topics.
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Tuesday March 25, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Food Industry Professionals And Academics Will Explore The New Challenges They Face In Securing The Safety Of The Nation's Food Supply At "bioterrorism: Protecting The Food Industry," A Day-long Penn State Conference To Be Held Tuesday, April 1, At The Blue Ridge Country Club In Harrisburg, Pa.
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Tuesday March 25, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Todd Klaenhammer, The William N. Reynolds Professor Of Food Science And Microbiology At North Carolina State University, Will Deliver The E.a. Day Memorial Lecture Series Sponsored By Penn State's College Of Agricultural Sciences On Wednesday, April 2 And Thursday, April 3 On The University Park Campus.
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Monday March 17, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- It may sound a bit cheesy, but a dairy economist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says some dairy farmers in Pennsylvania may have to think outside the milk carton to survive in today's tough market.
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Monday March 17, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Agricultural leaders from five states have honored five Pennsylvania farm families with 2003 Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer Awards. The awards will be presented during a luncheon ceremony at 1 p.m. on March 17 at the Harrisburg Marriott, Harrisburg, Pa.
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Monday March 17, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Young people considering college are faced with important career choices that hinge on several different factors. To help with their selection, Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will host prospective students at its 10th annual Open House from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 beginning at the Hetzel Union Building on the University Park campus.
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Monday March 17, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Research on the chemical relationships between plants and insects by a Penn State entomologist has earned her a 2002 David and Lucile Packard Foundation Fellowship for Science and Engineering.
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Monday March 17, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Poultry Science Club was recognized as the 2003 National Club of the Year by the United States Poultry and Egg Association (USPEA). The club also received the award for the "Best Scrapbook" for the fourth consecutive year.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A New And Unique Collaboration Between Penn State's College Of Agricultural Sciences And Cairo University In Egypt Allows Students To Earn A Joint Bachelor's Degree In Animal Sciences As They Promote International Understanding Through Agricultural Education.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- People who cook for the public as part of food fund-raisers now have a new resource for consistent food safety, thanks to a new publication authored by a food safety specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Nancy Stephenson and Robert Brown, both extension agents for Penn State Cooperative Extension in Bucks County, have been selected for the College of Agricultural Sciences 2003 Diversity Achievement Award, which recognizes faculty and staff who foster the understanding, value and promotion of diversity through their professional work.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Hispanic Farmers And Agricultural Producers In The United States, Latin America And The Caribbean Have A New Tool For Developing Strong, Viable Agricultural Operations, As A Result Of A Joint Effort Among Penn State's College Of Agricultural Sciences, The University Of Minnesota And The University Of Costa Rica.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- It's a long way -- in terms of miles, habitat and species -- from domesticated ponies in the verdant meadows of central Pennsylvania to wild mustangs in the parched high deserts of Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming, but research under way in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is bringing them closer together.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Daney G. Jackson, Associate Professor And Personnel Leader For Ohio State University Extension, Has Been Named Associate Director Of Penn State Cooperative Extension, Effective Immediately.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Applying lime and fertilizer to areas where timber was harvested can dramatically improve the regeneration of trees, according to a researcher in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, who just completed a three-year study of new forest growth in Somerset County.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Some students in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will benefit from a new scholarship this fall, thanks to a $60,000 gift from the Sterman E. and Geraldine F. Masser and Keith Masser families, and the trust fund established by their Schuylkill County community.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- There Isn't A Lot You Can Do In A Pennsylvania Flower Garden On A March Day, Even If It's Sunny And Warm. But A Penn State Horticulture Expert Recommends Spreading Mulch To Delay Plant Emergence As Long As Possible.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- U.S. soldiers walk down a trail in a war zone. One of them pulls out a hand-held electronic device and points it at a native plant. The readings on the device indicate the plant was exposed to nerve gas sometime in the last 48 hours, allowing the soldiers to don protective gear before they suffer a lethal dose.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A statewide online survey now being conducted by Penn State Cooperative Extension offers taxpayers around the commonwealth input into decisions on future extension programs in their counties.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- When Planning A New Subdivision Or Commercial Development, Building A Single House, Or Even Adding To An Existing Home, Important Native Or Historic Trees Can Be Preserved In The Landscape Without Incurring Major Added Costs, Says A Community Forestry Expert In Penn State's College Of Agricultural Sciences.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Everyday farm management practices affect the water quality around Pennsylvania's farms. Two new publications from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will help producers protect water quality by focusing on silage storage and animal waste storage.
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Wednesday March 05, 2003More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- It Started In Late October, When A Mix Of Snow And Freezing Rain Covered Jack-o-lanterns, And It Has Snowed At Least A Little Most Every Day Since, Capped By A Presidents' Day Weekend Blizzard That Dumped As Much As 3 Feet Of Snow On Most Of The State.