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The state-of-the-art Food Science Pilot Plants are designed for processing flexibility with an emphasis on product specialization. The facilities are used for teaching, research and industry projects.

Provides educational and research experience in molecular, cell, and evolutionary biology, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics and functional genomics, physiology, and root biology to help address issues such as global climate change, food insecurity, loss of biodiversity, and disease.

The Plant Disease Clinic provides clinical diagnoses of plant diseases for approximately 2,000 samples submitted annually by Pennsylvania agricultural producers, urban gardeners, and homeowners.

This cross-disciplinary Huck institute connects researchers from diverse fields to study all aspects of plants, including evolutionary histories, genetics, and physical structures, as well as the other organisms that interact with them.

A plant pathologist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is supporting a multi-institutional research project designed to help track the spread of a plant pathogen.

Paul Esker, a plant pathologist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has received a $455,000 grant from the U.S Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support a five-year integrated research and extension project designed to improve management recommendations for wheat.

Focuses on education and research in the study of plant disease ranging from molecular, cell, and evolutionary biology, biochemistry, biophysics, genetics, and functional genomics to whole-plant physiology and ecology.

Plant pathology, mushroom science, and environmental microbiology and the management of diseases and other threats impacting agricultural and natural ecosystems, food supply, and human and environmental health.

Managed by the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, these plots are used to conduct research that can lead to the development of crops with increased resistance to serious pathogens.

Research, education, and outreach regarding plants for managed ecosystems, food and fiber production, and landscapes and environmental quality to enhance human environments.

“Classroom lessons spring to life on the student farm.” – Logan Hickey

Congratulations to Hayly Hoch, senior plant sciences major, who is a recipient of the Penn State Rock Ethics Institute’s Stand Up Award, which honors Penn State undergraduates who, as ethical leaders, have the courage and fortitude to take an ethical stand for a person, cause or belief. Hoch was recognized for her work as co-director of the student farm club, which brings together people interested in sustainable food systems.

Memo to provide faculty with an easy reference to existing Penn State policies and guidelines regarding matching funds and cost sharing for externally sponsored research proposals.

Appointments which may be made to the faculty or staff of the University, along with personnel and budget provisions applicable to each type

This policy outlines the working conditions for employees classified as "Staff," holding either a Standing or Fixed-Term 1 appointment.

This policy outlines the process for filling open Standing and Fixed-Term 1 positions.

This policy defines the procedure for regular staff employees to appeal the alleged or perceived violations of their rights under the University's published rules and regulations.

Part-time, intermittent/short-term, and full-time student employment with the University, including terms and conditions applicable to such employees

A multidisciplinary institute with over 100 faculty researchers across the University and organized in the Social Science Research Institute to advance the scientific understanding of human population dynamics and processes.

The Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council has established a new scholarship endowment that will benefit students in the College of Agricultural Sciences who have a demonstrated financial need. The council made a $50,000 gift to establish the Pennsylvania Pork Producers Council Founders Trustee Scholarship with first preference going to students majoring in animal science.

The $6 million Poultry Education and Research Center consists of six separate buildings occupying about 50,000 square feet.

Department of Animal Science students excel in Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest held at the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas.

Club places first for third year in a row; also first in scrapbook competition. Matthew Hackenberg was second in Student of the Year contest.

Powdery mildew, caused by the fungus Uncinula necator, can be found in most areas of the world where grapes are grown.

The strong winds and flooding brought on by Hurricane Sandy remind us that we need to be prepared for power outages. The loss of power could jeopardize the safety of frozen food. To keep food safe, keep the door closed and control the temperature.

Penn State Extension partners with growers in a "Models for the Future" project to provide on-farm demonstrations for new, young, and minority farmers. Two years of bio-remediation with rotation crops suppressed nematodes and improved soil health.

This fact sheet explains a new approach to nitrogen soil testing, called the pre-sidedress soil nitrate test, and includes a calculation to obtain pre-sidedress soil nitrate test recommendations.

Institutions may not discriminate against workers because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions in any employment policy.

SNAP-Ed may only use highlighted materials. Updated 5-10-23, Nutrition Matters information cards available in English and Spanish, mini-whisk for mixing baby formula.