At the front lines of fighting avian influenza in Pa.
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From Research Discoveries to Marketplace Solutions
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Empowering the next generation of farmers
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The plant pathologist may be new to her role as assistant dean for graduate education, but she has deep roots in the college
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Roush retires; Kulcsár named interim dean
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Stronger paper bags, reused repeatedly then recycled for biofuel
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Corn-colonizing fungus may help the crop repel disease, grow larger
Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops
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Private landowners in Pennsylvania are open to the use of controlled fires.
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Processing doesn't cut cocoa's health benefits
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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.
Wasps harness power of pitcher plants in first-ever observed defense strategy
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Immune cells may hold clues to vitamin D absorption
Collaborative work authored by college grad students
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Budding Food Scientist Named 2023 Outstanding Senior in College of Ag Sciences
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Founder of Consulting Firm Beck Ag Named Ag Sciences Outstanding Alumnus
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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.
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Creating new connections between graduate research and industry
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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.
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Biting Back
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Leading Forward
Ott brings deep connection to role of dean.