A Species in Decline

Muskrat populations have declined sharply across North America over the last 50 years or so.

Below the Radar

Bedrock type under forests greatly affects tree growth, species diversity, and carbon storage.

Bigger Is Better

Larger streams are critical for wild brook trout conservation.

A Better Bean

Dairy farmers should use roasted high-oleic-acid soybean in their cows' feed rations, according to Kevin Harvatine, associate professor of nutritional physiology

Organic Insect Control

Common soil fungus could be an ally in the fight against corn pests.

Seeing Is Believing

Farmers note connection between extreme precipitation and climate change.

Shifting Crops

Warming Midwest conditions could move corn and soybean production north.

Ecological Trap

Changes in cropping methods and climate decoy pintail ducks into selecting inferior nesting spots.

Mapping Community Risk

The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the vulnerability of population segments to physical, social, and economic upheaval.

In the Red

Soybean Diseases Cause Billions in Losses.

Take a Bite Out of Foodborne Illness

A novel composite antimicrobial film could keep food safer longer.

Gene Editing to Control Pests

Whiteflies are among the most important agricultural pests in the world, yet they have been difficult to genetically manipulate and control, in part, because of their small size.

The Last Word: Closing COVID Knowledge Gaps

Misinformation about COVID-19 can have deadly consequences. Through a weekly video series, infectious disease experts are helping to set the record straight.

The Mighty Microbiome

Researchers in the college aim to put microbes to work to improve our health and environment.

Teach Ag!

The college's Agricultural and Extension Education major is growing the future of education.

Defense Mechanism

Researchers in the college analyze tens of thousands of animal samples a year, searching for pathogens that have the potential to cause deadly pandemics and billions of dollars in losses.

Snapshot: Walking the Cattle

Freshman Clayton Wagner, AgriBus, is up early most mornings to check in on Penn State's beef cattle at Haller Farm.

The Interview: Brent Hales

The new director of Penn State Extension continues to fulfill his dream of helping communities.

Collaboration Zone

A new building to house Animal Science and Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences.

Bay Watch

Researchers find a way to cut costs without cutting corners to reduce pollution in the Chesapeake bay.

Hop Farms Are Hoppin'

Craft beer boom linked to record number of U.S. states growing hops.

Seaweed Feed

A seaweed additive cuts livestock methane but poses questions.

Daddy Daycare

Researchers reveal why some songbirds care for the wrong kids.

Sweet Pretender

Adding vanilla to sweetened milk makes consumers think the beverage is sweeter, allowing the amount of added sugar to be reduced, according to researchers in the college who will use the concept to develop a lower-sugar chocolate milk for the National School Lunch Program.

Mosquitoes, Beetles, and Leaky Guts
Last Chance for Ash

Research shows some ash trees are resistant to invasive beetles.

Harboring the Enemy

Foodborne pathogens can be sheltered by harmless bacteria in food processing plants.

Uncovering Roots

Technology enables visualization of crop roots.

Food Waste Nation

Researchers identify which Americans are wasting the most food.

Bovine TB Test

A new bovine tuberculosis test may improve vaccination programs throughout the world.