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Jeff Stoltzfus, food safety extension educator, comments on why nearly 25 percent of Pennsylvania's organic agriculture operations can be found in Lancaster County.

Managed by the Department of Plant Science at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, this farm is the college's largest field research facility, covering more than 600 acres for crop variety trials, studies on management practices, and the college's organic research.

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Administering aspirin to dairy cows after calving can enhance animal health and increase milk production, says Adrian Barragan, clinical assistant professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences. Similar coverage appeared in KMAland.com (KMA Radio, Shenandoah, Iowa) and in the Altoona Mirror.

In his "Farm Sense" podcast, AgDay TV anchor Clinton Griffiths talks with Department of Plant Science researchers Mark Guiltinan, Drew Fister, Lena Landherr and Siela Maximova about a study looking at the use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology in improving cacao. (Penn State segment from about 11:00 to 20:30)

Dwight Lingenfelter, weed science extension associate, comments on dicamba use in Pennsylvania in light of concerns about pesticide drift to neighboring fields.

Penn State Extension dairy specialist Virginia Ishler says pasture has many benefits, but be aware of the challenges that grazing may present.

The Air Quality Learning and Demonstration Center is located in the northwestern section of the Arboretum. The major objective of the center is to offer educational programs and public outreach about air pollution's effects on plants of the farm, garden, forest, and field in Pennsylvania.

Domestic supply of organic food is not keeping pace with the demand, leading to more imported organic products, says Edward Jaenicke, professor of agricultural economics.

Jonathan Lynch, professor of plant nutrition, comments on research aimed at increasing food security by developing crops tolerant to drought and other environmental stresses.

Originally written for The Conversation by Marilyn Roossinck, professor of plant pathology and environmental microbiology, this article appeared in more than 20 outlets around the country.

Nancy Dreschel, associate teaching professor of small animal science, wrote this piece originally for The Conversation.

The new All-In-One Transactions Form was carefully created to consolidate several former financial forms used in Extension, following the format of the Mission Critical​ Pre-Approval form.​ This new, single form gathers all information needed by all requestors, approvers, and financial assistants to process many types of financial work. Added features provide reminders and checklists for needed supporting documentation.​ With the exception of travel, the new All-In-One Transactions Form will be used for all financial transactions in SIMBA and SAP Concur as well as in PSCE/local accounts at extension county field offices.​ https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/PennStateExtensionSIMBAImplementationcopy/Emp9vfeDJb5CtvQy9ZVSaToByVDHPuw4SvaqTVJ_6l-lVg?e=sgrr2b

This story includes comments from Dan Brockett, community development and energy extension educator.

This story features comments from Emelie Swackhamer, horticulture extension educator, and Jay Harper, professor of agricultural economics and director of the Fruit Research and Extension Center.

Heidi Reed, agronomy extension educator, explains why most wheat milled in Pennsylvania comes from the Midwest.

Cythina Pollich, extension associate and parenting and Better Kid Care educator, talks about the Mental Health First Aid program.

Emelie Swackhamer, horticulture extension educator, offers tips for trapping spotted lanternflies.

This story -- which aired on public radio stations such as WITF-FM, Harrisburg, WESA-FM, Pittsburgh, and WQLN-FM, Erie -- features comments from Kari Peter, associate research professor of tree fruit pathology.

This public radio story quotes Patrick Drohan, associate professor of pedology, about research aimed at restoring forest tracts following natural gas drilling.

An article containing information from the college about the continuing threat to the state's poultry industry posed by avian flu.

In a story about a couple opening a new local winery, Denise Gardner, extension state enologist, comments about the characteristics of wine made in the Lehigh Valley.

This story, which originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, quotes Kathleen Sexsmith, assistant professor of rural sociology.

The Berkey Creamery's participation at the Pennsylvania Farm Show is highlighted.

This story quotes Tim Kelsey, professor of agricultural economics.

Jay Harper, professor of agricultural economics, is quoted in this article.

Coverage of a Penn State Extension workshop, where pumpkin growers got the latest information on diseases, insect pests, varieties and growing practices.

Erica Smyers, doctoral degree candidate in entomology, says the purpose of this study is to help grape growers make spotted lanternfly pest-management decisions.

Emelie Swackhamer and Amy Korman, horticulture extension educators, talk about methods to contain spotted lanternfly infestations.