College in the Media

Alex Hristov, professor of dairy nutrition, talks about technology he helped to develop that holds promise for reducing nutrient pollution from agriculture.

This article features research led by Alex Hristov, professor of dairy nutrition.

Tom Ford, commercial horticulture extension educator, says the cool spring can help reduce plant damage by delaying flower buds so they are less susceptible to late frosts.

This article profiles Alisha Pushinsky, a senior majoring in veterinary and biomedical sciences with a minor in wildlife and fisheries science.

Melanie Barkley, livestock extension educator, says low milk prices that are prompting dairy farmers to switch to sheep production could increase the demand for sheep-shearing services.

This web feature cites snow shoe hare research conducted by Duane Diefenbach, adjunct professor of wildlife ecology.

Matthew Kaplan, professor of intergenerational programs and aging, comments on extension programs aimed at helping grandparents who are caregivers for grandchildren and how proposed legislation would enhance state services for that audience.

Kevin Harvatine, associate professor of nutritional physiology, and Bob Elkin, professor of avian nutritional biochemistry, discuss their recently published study.

In this column, Penn State Master Gardener Mickey Stobbe previews a session from an upcoming gardening event in Allegheny County.

Jeff Graybill, agronomy extension educator, comments on the potential effects of Chinese tariffs on Pennsylvania soybean growers.

This article previews the 16th annual Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale, which will take place April 28 at the Snider Ag Arena.

Students Paige Furtaw and Meg Gingerich talk about some of the preparations for the annual Quarter Horse Sale, organized as part of the Animal Science 117 course.

Penn State Master Gardener Joy Howell educates readers about white spring ephemerals, with a special focus on their attractiveness to pollinators.

This article references a browning-resistant mushroom developed by Yinong Yang, professor of plant pathology, using CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology.

This coverage of a recent grape growers' video conference quotes Erica Smyers, doctoral student in entomology, and Julie Urban, senior research associate in entomology.

This column provides advice aimed at improving soil health and offers information about the Master Gardener program.

This article by Chelsea Hill, livestock and 4-H extension educator, summarizes local results from the recently held state 4-H livestock judging competition.

This article quotes Ginger Fenton, dairy extension educator.

This coverage of the Creamery's announcement of its newest flavor, "Grilled Stickies," includes a video that features Jim Brown, assistant manager.

This item previews Ag Day, which will be held on April 11.

Dave Swartz, assistant director of extension for animal systems, says it will be hard for dairy farmers losing a milk contract to find alternative buyers for their milk.

Connie Schmotzer, consumer horticulture extension educator, offers tips for creating a pollinator-friendly landscape around your home.

This article highlights the Berkey Creamery's launch of "Grilled Stickies" ice cream.

The better your school, the better your economic opportunities, says Stephan Goetz, professor of agricultural and regional economics and director of the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development.

This article contains information from a publication authored by Phillip Clauer, poultry extension specialist.

This blog post highlights how Penn State Turfgrass Science students invested the funds they won at a student competition last year.

Penn State turfgrass alumnus Paul Latshaw is quoted in this story, which also mentions the late turfgrass professor Joe Duich, as well as alumni Marsh Benson and Brad Owen, current Augusta National senior director of golf course and grounds and golf course superintendent, respectively.

Greg Roth, professor of agronomy, says local farmers are welcome to visit Penn State's industrial hemp research project in Lancaster County to learn more about the crop.

This coverage of a public meeting addressing spotted lanternfly infestations quotes Randy Fey, a Penn State Extension master gardener and watershed steward volunteer.

This multimedia story features Brian Egan, instructor in equine science, and students Kaitlyn Murphy, a senior agricultural science major with an equine science minor, and Cody McLafferty, a junior animal science major.