A Bad Case Of the Flu

At the front lines of fighting avian influenza in Pa.

Bridging the Gap

From Research Discoveries to Marketplace Solutions

From the Ground Up

Empowering the next generation of farmers

The Interview: Beth Gugino

The plant pathologist may be new to her role as assistant dean for graduate education, but she has deep roots in the college

Handing Over the Reins

Roush retires; Kulcsár named interim dean

The Future Is in the Bag

Stronger paper bags, reused repeatedly then recycled for biofuel

A Helping Hand

Corn-colonizing fungus may help the crop repel disease, grow larger

Rooting for Global Food Security

Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops

Some Like It Hot

Private landowners in Pennsylvania are open to the use of controlled fires.

The Skinny on Cocoa

Processing doesn't cut cocoa's health benefits

Personal Contacts Matter

For family members taking care of a relative's child as a result of the opioid crisis, it can be difficult to navigate assuming custody.

A New Defense

Wasps harness power of pitcher plants in first-ever observed defense strategy

Cell Reception Study

Immune cells may hold clues to vitamin D absorption

Intro to Food Security

Collaborative work authored by college grad students

An Appetite for Excellence

Budding Food Scientist Named 2023 Outstanding Senior in College of Ag Sciences

Advocate for Agriculture

Founder of Consulting Firm Beck Ag Named Ag Sciences Outstanding Alumnus

Diversity Dialogue

Four college of agricultural sciences graduates returned to campus last fall to discuss success in class and life as guest speakers on a minority alumni panel, hosted by the college's Office of Multicultural Affairs.

A Capital Investment

To advance Penn State agricultural research, the Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning moved forward earlier this year with the purchase of 20.36 acres of land in Benner Township, Centre County, near the University Park campus.

Partnership Potential

Creating new connections between graduate research and industry

The Future of Farming

Harnessing Emerging Technologies for a New Digital Age.

Small But Mighty

Employing the power of microbes for healthier crops.

On the Hunt

Novel approaches to food safety are rooted in the detection of foodborne pathogens.

The Interview: Darryl Blakey

In eighth grade, Darryl Blakey didn't have his sights set on Washington -- or Penn State -- but the associate director of state government affairs for FMC Corp. has found his calling.

More Trees, Less Plastic

Doctoral students help Chesapeake Bay initiative become more sustainable.

Fresh Meets Safe

Researchers develop food-safety training program.

Monkeypox On The Farm

While mpox -- commonly known as monkeypox -- has been circulating in Africa for many years, the recent outbreak around the globe has exposed uncertainties about the virus's transmission.

Less Grass, Less Gas

Existing feeding strategies can help meet global agricultural methane targets by 2030.

PFAS Are Forever

'Forever Chemicals' persist through wastewater treatment and may enter crops.

West Meets East

Torrey pine genetic research may benefit efforts to save chestnut and ash trees.

Pulsed Light Technology Helps Kill Harmful Food Pathogens

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly one in six Americans -- or 48 million people -- get sick each year; 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die of foodborne diseases.