News For July 2006
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Friday July 21, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Taking a page from a hugely popular television show, Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences invites livestock producers to take part in "CSI: Rock Springs" at Ag Progress Days Aug. 15-17.
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Friday July 21, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A field demonstration on rolling vertical tillage and an antique hay-making exhibit will be just a few of the new attractions at the 2006 edition of Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17.
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Friday July 21, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and a number of private businesses will team up to offer a glimpse at the future of green energy in the Keystone State at Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17.
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Friday July 21, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- There's a lot for families to do at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17 -- whether they come from rural, suburban or even urban backgrounds.
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Friday July 21, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - If you're searching for information on conservation, soil management and crop production, you need look no further than the Crops and Soils Area at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17.
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Friday July 21, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With tractor-rollover demonstrations, a tractor-accident rescue demonstration, free health screenings and on-site agricultural emergency specialists, this year's version of Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17, focuses on the health and safety of farmers like never before. New this year will be youth safety educational experiences provided by Cargill Inc. "Farmers won't want to miss the farm-safety demonstration area, Agricultural Health and Safety tent and the AgrAbility and Agromedicine Tent," says Dennis Murphy, distinguished professor of agricultural engineering and coordinator of the farm safety area of the event.
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Friday July 21, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Many visitors to Penn State's Ag Progress Days rely on its research tours to get a convenient overview of the university's latest scientific innovations -- and riding always beats walking at the 1,500-acre Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center. So planners are making it easier than ever to take the free bus tours during this year's event, set for Aug. 15-17 at Rock Springs.
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Wednesday July 19, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons are raucous times at the U.S. Army War College's Carlisle Barracks in central Pennsylvania: The barracks' 4-H club is busy discovering cameras and cooking. And, while visitors may only see youngsters and teens having fun with food and one another, the programs are developing Pennsylvania's next generation of leaders even as they help young people cope with the strain of the nation's wartime deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Thursday July 13, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The university's varied horticultural programs will be showcased in the College of Agricultural Sciences Exhibits Building at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17.
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Thursday July 13, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - It seems like it hasn't quit raining since Bryan Swistock voiced worries in mid-April about an impending groundwater drought in Pennsylvania. After the floods at the end of June that caused millions of dollars worth of damage in the eastern part of the state, he's not sure whether he should be pleased he was wrong.
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Thursday July 13, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Antique horse-powered hay-making equipment will be demonstrated at the Pasto Agricultural Museum during Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17.
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Thursday July 13, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - More than 300 items -- from a lawn tractor to Penn State football tickets -- will be available at the Pasto Agricultural Museum's annual Silent Auction Aug. 15-16 during Penn State's Ag Progress Days.
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Friday July 07, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State Cooperative Extension's 4-H youth-development program has received a 2006 Art of Leadership 4-H Volunteer Action Grant from the National 4-H Council and Monsanto Company. The $2,000 award will support the action plan that a delegation from Pennsylvania 4-H developed during the 2006 Art of Leadership 4-H Volunteer Academy held earlier this year in Chevy Chase, Md.
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Friday July 07, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK Pa. -- With a mix of new activities and popular attractions from past years, the Equine Experience at Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 15-17, is designed to entertain and inform horse enthusiasts of all ages.
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Friday July 07, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK Pa. - For horse enthusiasts and their families it might be the ultimate summer vacation. The equine science program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Science will offer a horse camp, July 13-16, designed to appeal to every ability level, from those new to riding to the experienced equestrian. "This event will help both youth and adult owners with the care, training and riding of their horses," says Ann Swinker, associate professor of equine science and extension horse specialist. "This is a safe and exciting way to get involved in horse activities."
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Friday July 07, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A special summer camp offered by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences will introduce junior and senior high students to an exciting, high-tech career option.
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Thursday July 06, 2006More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Few can say that millions have looked upon their work with approval, but Andrew Bartley of Pittsburgh can, and for the 23-year-old Penn State alumnus, that represents just another day at the office.