Ag Science Magazine
Winter/Spring 2021
Features
Researchers devise creative ways to defeat a destructive pest.
In the wake of a series of racial hate crimes in the United States, Penn State and the College of Agricultural Sciences are elevating their commitment to providing an environment where everyone feels welcome and supported.
Instructors in the college respond to the pandemic with new and improved ways of engaging with students.
College Briefs
"Farm-Tuning" Yields Best Results
Cover crop mixtures must be "farm-tuned" to provide maximum ecosystem services.
No Bark No Bite
Researchers find contents of mulch bags don't match claims.
A Promising New Filter
Biochar from ag waste products can adsorb contaminants in wastewater.
Boosting Frost Resistance
Flavonoid compounds produced by the roots of some sorghum plants positively affect soil microorganisms, which may help the crop to be more hardy, according to researchers who suggest the discovery is an early step in developing a frost-resistant line of the valuable crop for North American farmers.
Tuberculosis by Proxy
Tuberculosis spread from animals to humans is greater than previously thought.
The Secret Lives of Insects
On the Rise
Exposure of dairy cows to heavy metals through drinking water worsens the antibiotic-resistant-pathogen crisis.
An Assault on the Senses
Investigating Smell and Taste Loss from COVID-19
Invader Advantage
Invasive shrubs in Northeast forests grow leaves earlier and keep them longer.
Farming in the City
Creating thriving agricultural systems in urbanizing landscapes
Golden Ticket
Unwrapping what consumers desire in their chocolate products.
Hidden Fungus
Searching for the source of bitter rot disease
Alumni News
Launching STEM Careers
The Millennium Scholars Program supports high-achieving students to realize their dreams of a Penn State education and beyond.
Virtual Connection
Ag Alumni Society finds creative ways to stay connected and involve even more alumni than ever before.
A Message from Your Alumni Society President
Lisa Kirby '10 Agricultural Business Management
