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Snow blankets University Park

Snow blankets University Park

February 6, 2010

Many are registered during York's bone marrow drive

Many are registered during York's bone marrow drive

February 3, 2010

Haitian earthquake victims receive help from Hershey medical staff

Haitian earthquake victims receive help from Hershey medical staff

February 3, 2010

Comedian Dunham entertains audience

Comedian Dunham entertains audience

January 29, 2010

Pink Zone game benefits breast cancer research

Pink Zone game benefits breast cancer research

January 24, 2010

Gala raises money for Four Diamonds

Gala raises money for Four Diamonds

January 22, 2010

MLK events culminate in evening celebration

MLK events culminate in evening celebration

January 20, 2010

Penn State, local students collaborate to celebrate MLK

Penn State, local students collaborate to celebrate MLK

January 17, 2010

Heard on Campus: Tony Leach, Essence, at the Forum

Heard on Campus: Tony Leach, Essence, at the Forum

January 15, 2010

The 94th annual PA Farm Show is under way

The 94th annual PA Farm Show is under way

January 10, 2010

Lady Lions hold Special Olympics clinic

Lady Lions hold Special Olympics clinic

January 9, 2010

A look back at Bowl Week

A look back at Bowl Week

January 4, 2010

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Penn State 2010

Penn State 2010

2009 State of the University Address

2009 State of the University Address

Managing the Roost: Penn State's Crow Relocation Project

Managing the Roost: Penn State's Crow Relocation Project

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State introduces Tony Leach as laureate for 2009-2010

Penn State introduces Tony Leach as laureate for 2009-2010

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes and On the Air

Beaver Stadium Behind the Scenes and On the Air

Natural Fusion, Penn State's Solar Decathlon Team 2009

Natural Fusion, Penn State's Solar Decathlon Team 2009

'Expert Opinion' show examines sports gambling

'Expert Opinion' show examines sports gambling

'Expert Opinion' looks at men's college basketball issues

'Expert Opinion' looks at men's college basketball issues

'Expert Opinion' tackles college football rankings

'Expert Opinion' tackles college football rankings

Ag SciencesAg Sciences Feed

Cattleman's college to feature current innovations, challenges

Monday, February 08, 2010

The 12th Pennsylvania Cattleman's College, co-sponsored by Penn State Cooperative Extension, will be held Feb. 27 at the Sheraton Four Points in Greensburg, Pa. The program will present innovations in genetic prediction and selection, estrus synchronization and reproduction available to beef producers, and advances using sexed semen in artificial-insemination programs. The program also will feature an address by Mike Bumgarner from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. (more)

Root Biology Center aims to boost crop yields around the globe

Root Biology Center aims to boost crop yields around the globe
Friday, February 05, 2010

Jonathan Lynch, professor of horticulture at Penn State, investigates ways to increase crop yields through improving plant root systems. His work recently received a boost when philanthropist Warren G. Buffett offered him the use of a 50-acre field in South Africa along with a $1.5 million research grant. Having an experimental base in the Southern Hemisphere, Lynch said, will give him access to two growing seasons and the ability to study drought and other stress factors on a large scale. (more)

College of Ag Sciences faculty members named distinguished professors

Friday, February 05, 2010

Three faculty members in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences -- Thomas Baker, professor of entomology, Douglas Beegle, professor of agronomy, and Jeffrey Peters, professor of environmental toxicology -- have been named distinguished professors by the University. (more)

Penn State Poultry Science Club receives national recognition

Friday, February 05, 2010

Members of the Penn State Poultry Science Club had their hands full earlier this year -- full of awards. Penn Staters were big winners in the College Student Program at the recent International Poultry Exposition in Atlanta, Ga. (more)

Research may change understanding of insect-borne virus transmission

Research may change understanding of insect-borne virus transmission
Monday, February 01, 2010

A common plant virus lures aphids to infected plants by making the plants more attractive, but when the insects taste the plant, they quickly leave for tastier, healthier ones. In the process, the insects rapidly transmit the disease, according to Penn State entomologists. This type of host alteration has implications beyond agriculture. If pathogens can alter hosts to make transmission more efficient, they may be doing it in insect-transmitted human diseases, such as malaria or dengue fever. (more)

Managing the roost: Crow relocation efforts at Penn State

Managing the roost: Crow relocation efforts at Penn State
Friday, January 29, 2010

Wildlife resources expert Margaret Brittingham has partnered with Penn State's Office of Physical Plant to help relocate and manage the extremely large crow population living on the University Park campus. The goal of the "crow relocation" program is to coax thousands of crows away from vehicles, sidewalks and populated spots, and guide them to a place where they can roost and not make life quite so messy. To view this IN MOTION feature story, visit http://www.youtube.com/user/PennState#p/a/u/1/HSwoRCl1aUU online. (more)

Student Stories: Environmental students learn a lot in Costa Rica

Student Stories: Environmental students learn a lot in Costa Rica
Friday, January 29, 2010

A beautiful tropical vacation to Costa Rica sounds like the perfect spring break, but for 15 students in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences majoring in environmental resource management or in community, environment and development, the 10-day trip last year was more than just sun and fun. The group spent the first five days at a university in Guacimo, then traveled the country, learning firsthand about environmental and sustainable practices from the ecologically conscious people. (more)

Penn State event to highlight careers in environment, ag engineering

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Budding environmental engineers will learn about job opportunities when Penn State's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering sponsors its annual Agricultural Systems Management, Biological Engineering and Environmental Resource Management Career Day program. The event will be held from noon until 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 4, in the Agricultural Engineering Building at Penn State's University Park campus. (more)

Penn State Cooperative Extension advises on deer balancing act

Penn State Cooperative Extension advises on deer balancing act
Friday, January 22, 2010

Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering several programs this spring on deer and habitat management. According to Dave Jackson, extension forester, deer populations larger than the habitat can support pose serious problems for homeowners, agricultural producers, woodland owners and the public. Safety -- from Lyme disease to deer-vehicle collisions -- is one issue affecting many people. "A recent Maryland survey found that one out of six citizens knows someone who hit a deer with a car," he said. "Deer browsing reduces farm crop yields, damages landscape plantings and reduces forest plant diversity. Managing deer populations so they are in balance with the available habitat is essential." (more)

Safe water, ponds and septic systems in 2010 water-quality webinars

Friday, January 22, 2010

Water quality and water conservation will be the focus of five Web-based seminars produced by Penn State Cooperative Extension this spring. Topics will include water testing, septic systems, managing ponds and lakes, and safe drinking water. The first webinar will cover strategies to monitor water wells, springs and streams that are near gas-drilling sites. That presentation will air at noon and again at 7 p.m. on Jan. 27. (more)