March 30, 2021
Exploiting the spotted lanternfly's attraction to vertical objects such as telephone poles could help in tracking and controlling the pest, says Tom Baker, distinguished professor of entomology and chemical ecology. Similar coverage appeared in Morning Ag Clips.
March 30, 2021
Kathy Demchak, senior extension associate in plant science, offers recommendations for growing blueberries successfully.
March 29, 2021
At the 32:30 mark of this radio program, Emelie Swackhamer, horticulture extension educator, provides advice on managing spotted lanternfly infestations.
March 27, 2021
John Hayes, professor of food science and director of the Sensory Evaluation Center, says it's possible to build a tolerance for hot, spicy foods.
March 27, 2021
This summary quotes Kari Peter, tree-fruit pathologist at the Fruit Research and Extension Center, about rapid apple decline.
March 26, 2021
Mary Ann Bruns, professor of soil microbiology and biogeochemistry, comments about the phenomenon of worm “swarming.”
March 26, 2021
Lynn James, extension registered dietician, says individual biology and lifestyle influence what people should be eating, but there are some general guidelines that everyone should keep in mind.
March 26, 2021
This story quotes Robyn Underwood, assistant research professor of entomology.
March 26, 2021
Lori Voll-Wallace, Master Gardener coordinator for 15 counties in northern Pennsylvania, talks about the new "Seed to Supper" program kicking off this spring.
March 26, 2021
This article profiles Travis Wingard, new Penn State Master Watershed Steward coordinator for the "PA Wilds" area.
March 25, 2021
Heather Leach, spotted lanternfly extension associate, comments about the spread and management of SLF populations.
March 25, 2021
This article quotes Mary Ann Ryan, consumer horticulture extension educator, and several Penn State Master Gardeners.
March 25, 2021
Christine Costello, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, comments on a recently published study that she led. This story also appeared in Science Magazine (U.K.), Science Codex, Phys.org, Mirage News (Australia), Morning Ag Clips and other outlets.
March 23, 2021
Ted Jaenicke, professor of agricultural economics, comments on his research quantifying household food waste. This column also appeared in several other outlets across the country.
March 23, 2021
Sjoerd Duiker, professor of soil management and applied soil physics, offers tips for establishing no-till forage crops.
March 23, 2021
Heather Leach, extension associate in entomology, says the natural spread of the spotted lanternfly is 5-10 miles per year, and “everything outside of that is human-assisted spread.”
March 23, 2021
This article quotes Eric Burkhart, associate teaching professor in ecosystem science and management and program director for Appalachian botany and ethnobotany at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center.
March 22, 2021
Diane Diffenderfer, Master Gardener coordinator in Wayne County, comments on the need to manage spotted lanternfly populations, starting with scraping and destroying egg masses.
March 22, 2021
Estelle Couradeau, assistant professor of soils and environmental microbiology, talks about how hosting a Marie Curie Fellow will allow her lab to collaborate with the lab of a renowned scientist in Spain.
March 22, 2021
This article quotes Dianne Petrunak, academic adviser for the turfgrass science program, and senior turfgrass science majors Stephen Campbell, Trevor Watson and Billy Covert.
March 22, 2021
Jim Brown, Creamery sales and marketing manager, comments on the return of hand-dipped ice cream, which was discontinued during most of the COVID-19 pandemic. This story also appeared in Morning Ag Clips.
March 20, 2021
Home gardens play a key role in the survival of pollinators, says Connie Schmotzer, Penn State Master Gardener and coordinator of the Pollinator Garden Certification program. This story also appeared in the Bradford Era and Morning Ag Clips.
March 20, 2021
Heather Leach, extension associate in entomology, says she doesn't know whether eradication of the spotted lanternfly is even theoretically possible anymore. This article also quotes Lois Miklas, Master Gardener coordinator in Lancaster County.
March 20, 2021
Robyn Underwood, assistant research professor of entomology, explains how spotted lanternfly feeding on tree of heaven may affect the honey produced by honey bees.
March 18, 2021
Suresh Kuchipudi, clinical professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences, describes research to develop a novel assay to diagnose virulent Strep zoo in pigs. Similar coverage appeared in Morning Ag Clips, News-Medical.net and TechnologyNetworks.com.
March 18, 2021
Anne Johnson, doctoral candidate in entomology, and Kelli Hoover, professor of entomology, discuss results to date of a study that has enlisted citizen scientists to submit photos and observations of spotted lanternfly predators. Similar coverage appeared in Phys.org and Morning Ag Clips.
March 18, 2021
This story quotes Jim Brown, Creamery sales and marketing manager.
March 18, 2021
Scott Weikert, forest resources extension educator, provides tips for avoiding brush fires.
March 17, 2021
The anchors discuss the Creamery's annual Flavor Madness promotion. A story also appeared in the DuBois Courier-Express.
March 17, 2021
This article quotes Josh Lambert, professor of food science.
