Digging Deeper

The Soils, Plants and Consumers Network bridges gap between agriculture and nutrition

Before the First Bite

The battle against foodborne illness begins on the farm.

Joy In Discovery

The journey of metabolomics pioneer Andrew Patterson

Q&A with Troy Ott

In 2024, Troy Ott assumed the role of dean of Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, bringing a wealth of experience in reproductive physiology and a deep commitment to academic excellence.

Tannin Taste Tracker

'Fingerprinting' plant compounds helps explain food, drink tastes

Pathways to Careers in Food

$750K grant supports undergraduate career exploration

Et Tu Brute?

Newly discovered wasps named after famous thieves

Friend or Foe?

Water fern could provide safe food solution

Pennsylvania in Balance

Uniting stakeholders for sustainable solutions

An AI Boost to Milk Safety

AI decodes microbes' message in testing approach

Robots in the Orchard

Research team studies precision chemical thinning of apple blossoms

River Monsters

Invasive flathead catfish impacts Susquehanna's food chain

New Use for Ancient Medicine

African wormwood may help fight tuberculosis

Targeting Microbes in Bulk

Metagenomics shines light on hidden organisms

Hunger Fighters

College hosts World Food Forum Youth Food Lab

Genome Detectives

Getting ahead of foodborne illnesses with precision techniques

Rooted In Research

Doctoral candidate Katherine Blocklove works in a Curtin Road greenhouse on Penn State’s University Park campus, carefully extracting intact root systems from a unique below-ground growing setup.

Fostering Wellness

Researchers explore rural health challenges.

Breaking the Silence on Farm Stress

Farming has always been a demanding profession, but today's farmers face unprecedented pressures that can severely impact their mental health.

Biting Back

Research Targets Vector-Borne Diseases to Save Lives

Leading Forward

Ott brings deep connection to role of dean.

The Interview: Heather Preisendanz

The professor of agricultural and biological engineering and director of the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science is passionate about protecting water resources.

Leadership and Dedication

Kulcsár named senior associate dean in College of Agricultural Sciences.

Getting to the Root

Measuring depth may lead to more resilient crops.

Missing Your Honey?

Study explores why bees produce less.

Capping Pests

$7M grant funds fungi research.

Gut Check

A new role for an old bacterial enzyme.

Climate Consequences

Dry weather may affect kinship care patterns.

Taking the Reins

Jeffrey Hyde named director of Penn State Extension.

Finding Balance

Forest, stream habitats equalize energy exchanges.