http://agsci.psu.edu/news/podcasts daily 1 2009-02-19T15:39:59Z http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/dont-let-food-safety-be-a-casualty-of-the-holiday-season-48 The holiday season can be a time of family, friends and favorite foods. And a food scientist in Penn State's College of agricultural sciences warns that the excitement of parties and get-togethers can bring with it food-safety challenges. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-12-20T22:10:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/real-christmas-trees-can-have-environmental-benefits-53 Some people avoid fresh Christmas trees because they think cut trees are not ecologically friendly. But an expert in penn state's college of agricultural sciences says real trees can provide environmental benefits. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-12-20T21:45:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/high-tunnels-can-change-the-local-in-local-foods-46 If you're a local-foods enthusiast, you're coming to Pennsylvania's toughest season. But a vegetable specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says high tunnels can help producers and gardeners to grow local, grow longer and make a profit. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-12-13T22:00:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/marcellus-shale-development-offers-pluses-minuses-for-pennsylvania-agriculture-50 As Pennsylvania state legislators debate bills related to natural-gas drilling, specialists in Penn State's College of agricultural sciences consider how Marcellus shale development will impact one of the state's top industries. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-12-06T21:20:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/2012-may-be-tough-for-pennsylvanias-dairy-producers-51 The droughts, floods and tornadoes of 2011 are now just a fading memory to most Americans. But an ag economist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says this year's bad weather will impact next year's milk supply. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-11-29T22:05:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/pennsylvania-wrestles-with-sunday-hunting-49 As the 2011 deer rifle hunting season approaches, Pennsylvania hunters and others are still sharply divided on the pro's and cons of Sunday deer hunting. A wildlife expert in Penn State's College of agricultural sciences says the experience of other states can help inform the debate. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-11-22T22:05:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/prepare-to-pay-more-on-turkey-day-50 Thanks to rising commodity prices, consumers should expect to pay a little more for their traditional Thanksgiving dinner. But a Penn State turkey expert says the price jump won't be evenly distributed. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-11-15T21:45:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/national-food-stamp-challenge-highlights-difficulties-of-living-on-less-54 From U-S Congressmen to clergy in New Jersey, people are taking up the Food Stamp Challenge to highlight the daily struggles of the unemployed and poor. A specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says the real challege goes beyond a week of tight budgeting. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-11-08T22:25:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/water-testing-near-marcellus-drilling-shows-need-to-educate-consumers-49 A big question surrounding Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale well drilling has been: does it harm the state's private wells and water supplies? But a Penn State Extension study indicates that fracking may not be the biggest challenge to safe drinking water. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-11-01T19:35:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/penn-state-researcher-says-super-weeds-are-closing-in-on-pennsylvania-48 Agricultural scientists have warned that herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing national problem. A Penn State Extension specialist says several resistant species are currently threatening Pennsylvania. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-10-25T19:55:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/penn-state-researcher-says-super-weeds-are-closing-in-on-pennsylvania-48-1 Agricultural scientists have warned that herbicide-resistant weeds are a growing national problem. A Penn State Extension specialist says several resistant species are currently threatening Pennsylvania. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-10-23T00:00:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/penn-state-researcher-studies-food-insecurity-local-foods-movement-46 Nationwide, farmers are struggling while more than 17 million people face food insecurity. A researcher in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences asks if the local-foods movement can increase affordability while helping farmers. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-10-18T19:40:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/1011111.mp3 The last month has been bad for agricultural commodity producers, with falling prices impacting Pennsylvania's farmers. A specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences explains why. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-10-11T20:40:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/1004111.mp3 The current listeria outbreak traced back to Colorado cantaloupes is a rare occurence. But a food-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says it's not a complete surprise. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-10-04T19:30:00Z File http://agsci.psu.edu/news/radio/audio/0927112.mp3 If September's cooler weather has you anticipating Pennsylvania's annual explosion of colorful leaves, a specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences offers a cautious but hopeful fall foliage forecast. No publisher Gary Abdullah 2011-09-27T20:20:00Z File