August 10, 2026
Troy Ott, Peter and Ann Tombros Dean of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has received the Distinguished Leadership and Service Award from the Society for the Study of Reproduction, one of the organization’s highest honors recognizing exceptional leadership and selfless service in advancing the science of reproductive biology.
August 10, 2026
Penn State Extension will offer an introductory webinar on September 18 aimed at teaching anyone interested in water resources how to use a new tool to assess stream health, collect data and submit findings.
August 7, 2026
A new program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is enriching the summer research experience of undergraduate students through shared learning experiences aimed at preparing them for future success in research and beyond.
August 6, 2026
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a public citation highlighting the impact and important role Penn State’s Ag Progress Days plays in supporting the state's agricultural industry through education, research, and innovation. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Rock Springs as the permanent Ag Progress Days site.
August 3, 2026
Carol Schurman, a retired county extension educator and current volunteer for the Indiana County 4-H program overseen by Penn State Extension, was recently honored with induction into the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame following nearly 50 years of service.
August 3, 2026
Offered by the Department of Food Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the Chocolate Short Course brings in attendees from across the globe, including the United States, Canada, South America and Australia.
August 3, 2026
Whether identifying a plant or animal disease, interpreting a soil test, or finding educational resources, users have turned to Tilva more than 50,000 times since the Penn State Extension artificial-intelligence tool launched in January. New features introduced in recent months are designed to help users continue those conversations in English or Spanish and connect with additional sources of trusted, research-based guidance.
July 29, 2026
Penn State graduate student Kehinde “Kenny” Kolapo is finding innovative ways to make a difference for Pennsylvania agriculture and beyond.
July 28, 2026
Penn State’s Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has awarded nine research teams seed funding for 2026-27. These grants support high-impact, innovative research projects that align with the Huck’s strategic research priorities and have the potential to drive scientific breakthroughs and generate significant return on investment.
July 15, 2026
In this Q&A, experts from Penn State Extension and Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences discussed the outbreak, preventing infection, and what to do if experiencing symptoms.
July 3, 2026
Penn State’s Ag Progress Days welcomes families and kids of all ages to Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition. Organizers of the 4-H and Youth Building have a variety of activities planned for its youngest attendees during all three days of the expo, Aug. 11-13, at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs.
June 27, 2026
Jashvinu Yeshwanth Raj, an MBA student in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, recently spoke at the UN Technology Science Innovation Forum in New York City about his startup company, wrkFarm.
June 25, 2026
Some corn plants are genetically predisposed to develop longer, less constricted water-conducting tissues and deeper roots, which helps them deal with drought. That’s the conclusion of a team led by Penn State researchers that conducted a study of the plant’s xylem tissue that moves water upward from the roots out to the leaves.
June 24, 2026
Professionals working in agricultural conservation can pursue professional development opportunities by attending the ACAP Ag Conservation Con, to be held September 15-17 at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, 711 Pratt Drive, Indiana. Event organizers anticipate more than 200 conservation professionals from around the state will attend the third annual conference.
June 22, 2026
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, through its Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, known as SAFES, recently announced its latest awards to accelerate the advancement of its Critical Issues Initiatives.
June 16, 2026
Plants have always played an integral role in traditional medicine and healing practices. In this Q&A, Kent Vrana, Elliot S. Vesell Professor of Pharmacology and director of the Center for Cannabis and Natural Product Pharmaceutics at Penn State College of Medicine, discussed the relationship is between plant science and human health and the growing role of plant-derived solutions in medicine.
June 12, 2026
Penn State Extension recently was lauded by the Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals for a publication on conservation funding for farmers and conservation professionals.
May 28, 2026
Quinn Burnett, a fourth-year food science student in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, was recognized for her research on how sourdough starter microbiomes affect the digestibility of breads at the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 conference.
May 25, 2026
Jessica Padula, David Flores, Andrew Minton and Griffin White were the team behind Kumbu Connect. They took home first prize at this year's competition and received $7,500. Kumbu Connect is a digital platform that strengthens agricultural community-based organizations across sub-Saharan Africa by simplifying the process of connecting with grant-giving institutions.
May 21, 2026
Sarah Kirkmeyer, Penn State affiliate and adjunct researcher of food science and senior manager of user research and service design at the Kroger Company, has been elected a fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists.
May 18, 2026
Scientists in the College of Ag Sciences will examine the movement and impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in agricultural watersheds.
