News For October 2005
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Friday October 28, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The big question about chronic wasting disease is no longer if it will show up in Pennsylvania, but rather when and where, according to scientists who say it is reasonable to assume that CWD is already in the Keystone State.
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Thursday October 27, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Pennsylvania residents should be aware of a new law that allows utility companies to shut off their customers' utility services under certain circumstances, according to an energy expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. The law, formally called The Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act, applies to all Pennsylvania residents who get their electricity, natural gas and/or water services from any of the investor-owned companies throughout the commonwealth, according to Dennis Buffington, professor of agricultural engineering..
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Wednesday October 26, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With honey bee pollination contributing to more than $50 million in agricultural production in the state annually, and with approximately 2,000 Pennsylvanians already registered as beekeepers, you might be wondering what the buzz is all about.
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Friday October 21, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will host a "Seeds of Change" listening session, designed to gather input from agricultural producers, conservation groups, nutrition advocates, consumers and other citizens on the 2007 federal farm bill and how it can benefit Pennsylvania.
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Wednesday October 19, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The spectre of a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza mutating, jumping to humans and causing a worldwide flu pandemic has public health agencies, medical researchers and agricultural officials scrambling to prepare. An avian virologist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is in the thick of the action.
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Monday October 17, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Barbara Christ, professor in Penn State's department of plant pathology, has been named head of the department, effective immediately. Christ has been serving as interim department head since July.
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Friday October 14, 2005More »
With Halloween right around the corner, Pennsylvania shoppers might find themselves searching for the perfect pumpkin to decorate their home, make homemade pumpkin pie or carve the perfect jack-o-lantern. But the color and size of pumpkin you have to choose from may depend on where you are in the state.
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Thursday October 13, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has named seven graduates as Outstanding Alumni and Outstanding Recent Alumni for 2005. The award program was established to commend noted graduates and to provide alumni with opportunities to meet and share with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
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Thursday October 13, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Eight Penn State students have been selected as College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society 2005 Internship Award winners. The award, which includes a $500 stipend, was established to encourage students to enroll in internship courses offered within the College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Thursday October 13, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- One of the largest tomato genetics and breeding programs in the United States is getting ready to bear fruit, but Majid Foolad cautions it will be a few years before Penn State tomatoes will be available to the public.
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Wednesday October 12, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Daniel Hillel, a soil scientist described as a leading force in the ecological development of Israel, will offer the keynote address for Penn State's 2005 World Food Day activities at noon on Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Heritage Hall of the Paul Robeson Hetzel Union Building on the University Park campus.
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Wednesday October 05, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With natural disasters pinching fuel supplies -- and energy demand expected to remain strong -- many homeowners are bracing for soaring home-heating bills this winter. But a Penn State Extension energy specialist says there are steps you can take to minimize the effects of rising home-energy costs.
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Monday October 03, 2005More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Despite being parched by one of the hottest and driest summers in history, farm crops ready for harvest across Pennsylvania are at or above average volume and quality, according to experts in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.