College of Agricultural Sciences
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August 10, 2018
When Penn State Extension beef specialist Tara Felix started the Calf-fed Holsteins Reared for Beef Demonstration Project three years ago — a collaborative venture sponsored by the PA Beef Producers Working Group — she viewed the initiative as showing dairy farmers how to boost revenue from their operations.
August 10, 2018
Increasing interest in eating locally grown, fresh produce has led to renewed popularity of home food preservation, a practice that can help prevent food waste and save on family food budgets, according to Penn State Extension. If not done properly, however, the practice can lead to foodborne illness.
August 9, 2018
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A technology designed to improve CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in mosquitoes and other arthropods succeeds with a high degree of efficiency, while eliminating the need for difficult microinjection of genetic material, according to researchers.
August 6, 2018
Everything agriculture and more can be found at Penn State's Ag Progress days, which kicks off Aug. 14 and continues through Aug. 16 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs in Ferguson Township, Centre County.
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Upcoming Events
Outstanding Alumni Awards and Armsby Honor Society Induction Ceremony
When:
October 4, 2018
Where: The Penn Stater
Ag Sciences Career Day
When:
October 9, 2018
Where: Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State University Park Campus
Celebrate Ag Day
When:
October 13, 2018