Ag Science Magazine
Penn State Ag Science magazine offers readers a chance to explore and discover the diversity and complexity of scientific exploration, teaching, and outreach in the agricultural sciences.
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Don't Miss Ag Day!
April 1, 2013
The 2013 edition of Ag Day will unfold next week at the HUB Ballroom and the Creamery Lawn on April 3rd. Animals and farm machinery will be on the Creamery Lawn. Make sure you mark your calendars and get out to show your support for students and agriculture.
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Then and Now
The Jordan Soil Fertility Plots were the oldest extensive fertility plots in North America used to determine the best lime and fertilizer conditions for growing crops profitably.
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Slug Work
For many crops in Pennsylvania, particularly no-till grain crops, slugs are a serious pest.
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Alumni Profile: From Farm to Executive
Wayne Martenas chronicles the events that led to his becoming an agricultural engineer and executive for a top agricultural equipment manufacturer.
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Sharing Food Builds Community
Seven volunteer Master Gardeners share meals from their community garden every week.
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The Power of Gardens
While bringing people together through a shared hobby, community gardening teaches food literacy, respect for food, and the challenges of growing it.
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An App for Predicting Crop Disease Spread
Penn State researchers hope to develop an app that can predict where and how quickly the barley yellow dwarf virus will spread in grain fields.
