December 9, 2025
Exceptional educators in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have been honored with the college’s 2025 teaching awards, recognizing their impact in and out of the classroom.
December 9, 2025
At the Pennsylvania Farm Show, to be held Jan. 10-17, 2026, in Harrisburg, faculty and extension educators from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences will offer interactive activities and expert guidance on topics ranging from mental wellness and food preservation to invasive species and water quality.
December 8, 2025
Francisco Dini-Andreote and Andrew Patterson in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences are among the most highly cited researchers in 2025, according to the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Group.
December 8, 2025
Associate degree programs in forest technology and wildlife technology – currently located only at Penn State Mont Alto and DuBois, respectively, and offered through Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences – have been approved to open at Penn State Altoona, maintaining these unique and historic offerings at Penn State for a new generation of learners.
December 8, 2025
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) — a type of pneumonia — is the leading cause of death for dairy calves after they become accustomed to food other than their mothers’ milk, resulting in economic losses at over $1 billion annually for the U.S. cattle industry. To detect BRD in dairy calves before they show obvious symptoms and reduce those costly losses, a team of researchers, funded by a new three-year, $1 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, intend to create a system that uses modern sensing technologies and advanced artificial intelligence.
December 4, 2025
Extension educators earlier this year conducted an in-depth survey across various farmers markets to gain insight into shopper behaviors, preferences and areas of interest. This knowledge can help market vendors enhance their operations and refine their offerings, according to Brian Moyer, education program associate with Penn State Extension’s business, entrepreneur and economic development team.
December 4, 2025
To help apple growers achieve such precise management, researchers at Penn State are developing an automated, robotic weed-management system.
December 3, 2025
Drew Trostle, of Mercersburg, is looking forward to a career in the agricultural equipment industry. The fourth-year student is pursuing a major in biological engineering and a minor in off-road equipment, both in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Trostle said he credits the Penn State Pullers club with providing real-world knowledge beyond the classroom.
December 3, 2025
The Collegiate Poultry Judging Team in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences placed second at the 59th National Collegiate Poultry Judging Contest held recently at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
December 1, 2025
An innovative interdisciplinary collaboration between Penn State’s Smeal College of Business and the College of Agricultural Sciences will focus on fostering innovation in food and agriculture.
December 1, 2025
Students from across Penn State will present their fall semester Sustainable Communities Collaborative projects during the Campus and Community Sustainability Expo, co-hosted by State College Borough and Penn State Sustainability on Dec. 11. The poster-style event brings together students, faculty, community partners and local residents to highlight project outcomes and foster new connections.
November 26, 2025
Penn State will celebrate its 11th GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Dec. 2 — and Pennsylvania 4-H invites alumni and friends to participate by showing support for the organization’s 4-H Animal Science Knowledge Teams Endowment.
November 25, 2025
Jim Ingram, an alumnus of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, recently gave several copies of his book, "Unlimited Duty," to the Office of Veterans Programs at Penn State in observance of Military Appreciation Week. The books are available to borrow from the Student Veterans Center library.
November 24, 2025
Students in a Penn State agribusiness management class recently got some hands-on experience when they collaborated on a project with Kate’s Real Food, a company specializing in organic snacks.
November 24, 2025
Auja Bywater, doctoral candidate in food science and international agriculture and development, was awarded a graduate research fellowship by the Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium for her work in creating safe, sustainable food systems.
November 21, 2025
At a time when millions of Americans have turkey on their minds, a team led by an animal scientist at Penn State has successfully tested a new way for poultry producers to keep their turkeys in sight.
November 20, 2025
Symptoms of anxiety and depression increased among post-9/11 veterans over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, with persistent disparities tied to race, ethnicity and gender, according to researchers at Penn State.
November 20, 2025
In this video, join President Neeli Bendapudi as she visits the College of Agricultural Sciences to learn about an experiential learning experience made possible through the power of partnership that is connecting ag students with a hands-on opportunity in sustainable farming. Watch the video for a behind-the-scenes look at this unique student opportunity.
November 19, 2025
After a delay of more than four months, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a 2025-26 state budget that includes level funding for Penn State’s general support appropriation. Including this year, Penn State’s general support funding has been held flat at $242.1 million for each of the last six fiscal years and has not increased since a 2% rise in 2019-20.
November 18, 2025
A Penn State delegation, led by College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Troy Ott, recently took part in high-level meetings and collaborative activities in Kazakhstan — the world’s ninth-largest country — to strengthen academic, research and international partnerships.
November 18, 2025
Penn State Extension’s Master Gardener "Seed to Supper" program is working to address food insecurity in Pennsylvania, one garden at a time. As Penn State celebrates its 11th GivingTuesday on Dec. 2, program leaders are inviting community members to support this effort to expand food access across Pennsylvania. The program teaches adults across the state how to grow their own vegetables on a budget.
November 18, 2025
The Lamartine F. and Emeline H. Hood Travel Fund will provide the college’s Department of Food Science with a source of discretionary funds to support graduate student travel to present their research results. Money may be used for travel expenses, presentation expenses, professional development, materials, supplies and other items.
November 18, 2025
Eating up to 2.5 ounces per day of lean beef as part of a Mediterranean diet may be heart healthy, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Penn State.
November 18, 2025
Students from across Penn State had the opportunity to engage directly with engineers, alumni and recruiters from CNH, an equipment and services company focused on agriculture and construction, during CNH Engineering Day, held Oct. 7 at Penn State University Park. The event highlighted real-world applications of engineering, hands-on problem-solving and pathways to careers in sustainable technology and equipment design.
November 17, 2025
After producers in Pennsylvania’s tree-fruit and poultry industries identified language barriers and safety concerns as critical challenges, Penn State Extension created English4Ag to teach conversational and industry-specific English to Spanish-speaking agricultural workers. The program, supported by an AgriProspects minigrant, is aimed at strengthening safety, communication and workforce retention.
November 13, 2025
Leaders from Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences helped to lead discussions on rebuilding Ukraine’s agricultural sector during the 2025 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue, held Oct. 19-25 in Des Moines, Iowa.
November 13, 2025
Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs for treating prostate cancer may also be effective against acute myeloid leukemia, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State.
November 12, 2025
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recognized exceptional achievements in research during its fourth annual Research Awards Ceremony held Oct. 28 at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on the University Park campus.
November 11, 2025
Early detection of inflammation in horses is crucial to allow for timely treatment, which can prevent chronic issues, reduce pain, and improve the animals’ overall well-being and performance. A team of animal scientists at Penn State developed a way to more accurately understand inflammation indicators in results of a blood test commonly performed by veterinarians.
November 11, 2025
Armen R. Kemanian, professor of production systems and modeling, has been appointed interim head of the Department of Plant Science in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
