Ag Science Magazine

Winter/Spring 2021

Features

So Long Spotted Lanternfly

Researchers devise creative ways to defeat a destructive pest.

Past Time For Change

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.

Course Change

Instructors in the college respond to the pandemic with new and improved ways of engaging with students.

The Interview

The Interview: Adele Turzillo

Adele Turzillo, most recently the vice president for animal agriculture systems at the World Wildlife Fund and before that the division director for animal systems at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, was named head of the Department of Animal Science in November.

The Last Word

The Last Word: Open for Discussion

With the nation in turmoil, students find a place to process and learn.

Snap Shot

Snap Shot: Snow Day

Nestled on 16 rolling acres, the original swine facility was opened in 1958 and has provided swine education to Pennsylvanians for decades.

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.