October 6, 2026
Historically, wildfire research has focused on the western United States. However, changing climate conditions, increasing drought severity and dense development patterns are rapidly altering wildfire risk across the Eastern United States. Penn State hosted the Eastern Wildfire Forum in September to address the growing challenge of wildfire in the commonwealth and across the Eastern United States.
October 5, 2026
Three clubs in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences got a recent boost from a new donation from Pivot Bio, a company specializing in products that optimize crop production through specific nitrogen delivery.
October 5, 2026
Kara Fikrig, assistant professor of entomology at Penn State, will deliver the talk “Understanding the Distribution of Invasive Mosquitoes Across the Landscape — And the Human Role in Shaping It” at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in 112 Walker Building at University Park and via Zoom. Fikrig will discuss how human activity and environmental change are shaping the spread of invasive mosquitoes in the Peruvian Amazon and efforts to reduce related health risks.
October 5, 2026
With a background in environmental biology, Stefanie Green, of Northampton County, has always been interested in understanding and maintaining the natural environment. After joining the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward program, she put her skills and program resources to use.
October 5, 2026
A series of games developed by a team of interdisciplinary Penn State students to help children in Iquitos, Peru, learn about the connections between human, animal and environmental health was recognized with a national American Society of Landscape Architects award.
October 2, 2026
Pennsylvania legislators, agricultural advocates and industry leaders got a firsthand look at how Penn State research is helping shape the future of agriculture during a recent tour of research and innovation at University Park.
October 1, 2026
As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 20 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.
October 1, 2026
The community, environment and development major in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has redesigned its curriculum, revising courses and adding new offerings focused on the skills employers want and society needs.
September 30, 2026
Through her work caring for Penn State’s dairy herd, Ella McDyre, a senior studying animal science, is applying lessons from the classroom, gaining experience in animal agriculture and preparing for a career working with animals.
September 30, 2026
The new faculty bring expertise in climate-related extreme weather, membrane development, water quality management and battery improvements.
September 30, 2026
Two Penn State scientists are part of a national research team recognized with the 2026 agInnovation Excellence in Multistate Research Award for work aimed at improving reproductive performance in cattle and sheep — a challenge that costs U.S. livestock producers billions of dollars each year.
September 29, 2026
Daniel F. Perkins, principal scientist at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State and distinguished professor of family and youth resiliency and policy in the College of Agricultural Sciences, participated Sept. 24 in a joint informational meeting of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committees focused on helping veterans transition from military service to civilian careers.
September 29, 2026
Students in Penn State's food science program can get involved with product development and other opportunities as early as their first-year.
September 29, 2026
Penn State’s microbiome sciences dual-title doctoral program has reached a milestone with the graduation of its first student. The program is the first doctoral degree program worldwide focused specifically on microbiome sciences, which involve studying communities of microorganisms and their interactions in and with a particular environment.
September 29, 2026
Penn State Sustainability and the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council invite the public to the sixth annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week, to be held Oct. 5-9. Join for engaging conversations around the future of sustainability in Pennsylvania and innovative initiatives that are building a more resilient commonwealth for all.
September 29, 2026
As the fall hunting season begins, Penn State officials are reminding hunters about public hunting opportunities on University-owned lands and highlighting several changes to hunting regulations and access requirements.
September 28, 2026
For some Pennsylvania orchards, there is little produce to show for this year's harvest. Damaging April freezes wiped out much of the state’s tree fruit, with some growers losing nearly everything and others harvesting only a fraction of a normal yield. Penn State Extension tree-fruit specialists helped growers assess damage, determine necessary management practices, and explain the freeze’s effects to officials.
September 28, 2026
Luyi Han, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education at Penn State, will give the talk “Local food prices, SNAP purchasing power, and food insecurity,” at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in 157 Hosler Building on Penn State’s University Park campus.
September 28, 2026
Luyi Han, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education at Penn State, will give the talk “Local food prices, SNAP purchasing power, and food insecurity,” at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 7, in 157 Hosler Building on Penn State’s University Park campus.
September 25, 2026
Researchers at Penn State have found that feeding broiler chickens an antibiotic, probiotic or essential oils did not significantly affect overall diversity of antimicrobial resistance genes. Instead, the chickens’ age had a much stronger effect on the resistome — the collection of antimicrobial resistance genes — as the birds grew.
September 24, 2026
With an estimated 36% of people in the United States having some degree of lactose intolerance, an expanded market niche may be available for lactose-free or reduced-lactose ice cream — especially as those with lactose intolerance may be willing to pay more for such products, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State and the University of Wisconsin.
September 23, 2026
The liver, as well as gut bacteria, in humans can alter molecules in food to influence signaling pathways that can activate or deactivate an array of genes, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
September 23, 2026
Millions of pounds of nutrient-rich ice cream go to waste each year, but there may be an economical way to recover and recycle the fat content for other applications, like pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, according to researchers at Penn State.
September 22, 2026
From attending Penn State Football games as a child to watching his own children graduate and attend the University, John Barlett’s connection to the University spans a lifetime. His family’s story includes generations of Penn Staters whose experiences continue to shape his family’s connection to the University.
September 22, 2026
Geoffrey Selling has spent the past decade volunteering with Penn State Extension’s Montgomery County Master Watershed Steward program, dedicating more than 3,000 hours to service projects, both as a project manager and program leader.
September 22, 2026
Shotaro Nakamura, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education at Penn State, will give the talk “Monetary and non-monetary barriers to accessing environmental public benefit programs: experimental evidence from California,” at noon on Friday, Sept. 25, in 157 Hosler Building on Penn State’s University Park campus.
September 21, 2026
The Penn State Berkey Creamery will kick off Homecoming Week with the launch of Throwback Scoops, a new program that will take customers on a trip down memory lane by bringing back retired flavors that helped pave the way.
September 20, 2026
Managed by Ag Sciences Global in the college, the Woskob International Research in Agriculture Scholar Program is the Woskob New Century Fund’s flagship educational exchange program. It covers visiting scholars’ travel and living expenses. The program gives Ukrainian instructors a semester-long opportunity to expand their knowledge and expertise by attending classes and working with the college’s faculty.
September 19, 2026
Students in the University Park Undergraduate Association help ensure the student voice is heard across campus. Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is represented by two seniors, with years of experience.
September 17, 2026
Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year’s theme, “Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning.”
