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Farm workers and students on a farm in Costa Rica

Students visit Costa Rica to study agriculture, agroforestry and development

March 26, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — March 26

March 26, 2026

Penn State Extension webinar series will focus on financial wellness

March 26, 2026

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards honors nine Penn Staters age 35 and under

March 25, 2026

keynote speakers

Penn State assistant professor a keynote speaker at Iceland Alien Species event

March 25, 2026

Person examining green plants in a hydroponic system

Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants

March 24, 2026

Harvatine named to C. Lee Rumberger and Family Chair in Agricultural Sciences

March 23, 2026

Brooke Beamesderfer competing in collegiate Farm Bureau contest.

Agribusiness student makes final four in Farm Bureau Discussion Meet contest

March 23, 2026

A Penn State banner outside of an open door

Penn State Global announces 2025-26 awards recipients

March 20, 2026

Richard Kralj smiling in a red and blue pullover jacket

Penn State food safety expert recognized for excellence in Extension

March 20, 2026

A black lamb pokes its head around a wooden gate

Lambing season returns to Penn State

March 19, 2026

Clemens named Alan R. Warehime Faculty Chair in Agribusiness

March 18, 2026

Students including Eva SinhaRoy meet with Penn State President

Science-minded student charts research, service path at Penn State

March 18, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 17

March 17, 2026

Climate policies can reduce emissions from economic growth in wealthy nations

March 17, 2026

Plant sciences major named a Truman Scholarship finalist

March 17, 2026

Tricia Hart, the winner of Penn State's 2024-25 Three Minute Thesis competition, presenting during the final round of the competition

Stage is set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 28

March 16, 2026

flavormadness2026final

Penn State Berkey Creamery serves up heated competition during 'Flavor Madness'

March 16, 2026

material that binds to phosphorous

Soil additive devised by Penn State researchers may cut farm phosphorus runoff

March 16, 2026

Strategies to strengthen local food systems focus of March 18 webinar

March 13, 2026

H1N1 influenza virus particles

Targeting two flu proteins sharply reduces airborne spread

March 13, 2026

Capstone project College of Ag Sciences

Ag Sciences students aim to create solutions for community plagued by stormwater

March 12, 2026

Avian Flu Penn State Extension

College of Ag Sciences, Penn State Extension, at forefront of avian flu response

March 11, 2026

First place Honey Product Contest

Sweet dreams: Ag Sciences students participate in Honey Board product contest

March 10, 2026

Ag Advocate invests in peers while pursuing passion for animal science

March 05, 2026

Two women standing in front of a projector screen

Inaugural Penn State-Ghana Seed Grant Program awardees announced

March 05, 2026

Seedlings leading to a lit light bulb

2026-27 Huck Seed Grant Program opens call for proposals

March 04, 2026

Jim Shirk receives CARET award

College of Ag Sciences alum, champion receives APLU Lifetime of Service Award

March 03, 2026

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards

10 Penn Staters honored with 2026 Alumni Achievement Award

March 02, 2026

Sadie sitting next to the lion shrine statue

Penn State alumna creates guide for the new generation of plant pathologists

February 26, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 26

February 26, 2026

Students make an impact on and off the dance floor through Outreach and THON

February 25, 2026

A man points to a small piece of chocolate

The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story

February 25, 2026

Foodborne illness wastewater monitoring continues with new FDA funding

February 25, 2026

Tractor in a hay field next to a bale of hay

Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?

February 25, 2026

Andrew Patterson

Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology

February 24, 2026

Person collecting samples in a stream

Some pesticides can slip under natural protection into streams, researchers find

February 24, 2026

Daniel Perkins next to the Nittany Lion statue

Daniel F. Perkins in College of Ag Sciences named distinguished professor

February 23, 2026

Feb. 25 seminar: 'Effectiveness of mobile app to improve household food access'

February 17, 2026

2026 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Spanish session

Penn State Extension earns grant to develop microcredentials for ag workers

February 17, 2026

Emergency preparedness at farms the focus of Penn State Extension workshop

February 16, 2026

Leveraging data in equitable land-planning will be focus of Feb. 18 webinar

February 16, 2026

GCSAA Group Team Photo

Penn State turfgrass science students win national titles

February 16, 2026

Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State names 14 new distinguished professors for 2026

February 16, 2026

students at convention

Penn State Block and Bridle Club wins awards at group’s national convention

February 13, 2026

Zachary Newsome

Ag student named fellow by Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

February 12, 2026

Person at an outdoor café, biting into a lemon slice

Sour grapes? Taste, experience of sour foods depends on individual consumer

February 12, 2026

College of Ag Sciences faculty awarded Pennsylvania Soybean Board grants

February 11, 2026

The feet and legs of a woman walking on a path surrounded by woods.

Penn State Extension to offer free virtual walking program

February 10, 2026

portrait of woman

Growing with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program

February 10, 2026

Stephen Hinds MWS Live Staking

Master Watershed Steward’s lifelong passion helps restore riverbanks

February 10, 2026

SAFES to present seminar series focusing on data centers in Pennsylvania

February 10, 2026

Noel Habashy Penn State

Habashy recognized for excellence in teaching by national organizations

February 06, 2026

College of Agricultural Sciences celebrates faculty, staff of 25 years

February 06, 2026

David Huff stands holding a golf flag on a golf course

Penn State researcher turns decades of turfgrass work into startup success

February 06, 2026

digester, farm buildings

‘Grass2Gas’ may be key to sustainable Pennsylvania dairy farms, study suggests

February 05, 2026

Fox Graduate School names finalists for 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition

February 05, 2026

An exterior photo of the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Gov. Shapiro proposes $30M for State-Related University Performance Fund

February 04, 2026

Helping soil microbes kill weed seeds to aid organic farmers

February 04, 2026

Jennifer Koehl smiling with her arm around a white and fluffy puppy

Agricultural Sciences faculty member recognized with advising excellence award

February 04, 2026

Heart in hand stock image

Penn State Extension to host various programs for American Heart Month

February 03, 2026

Sustain Penn State to screen ‘Devil Put the Coal in the Ground’ on Feb. 11

February 03, 2026

A large group of people stands together in front of a blank projection screen in a well-lit indoor space.

Stuckeman hosts inaugural interdisciplinary design competition, names awardees

February 03, 2026

Farmers standing in a field with the sun setting behind them.

‘Key informants’ report farmers accept mental health help but face barriers

February 02, 2026

Bayer University Mentoring Program now includes pharmaceutical track

January 30, 2026

A stethoscope on a table

Liver metabolism of an essential amino acid may play a key role in gut health

January 30, 2026

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Farm workers and students on a farm in Costa Rica

Students visit Costa Rica to study agriculture, agroforestry and development

March 26, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters — March 26

March 26, 2026

Penn State Extension webinar series will focus on financial wellness

March 26, 2026

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards honors nine Penn Staters age 35 and under

March 25, 2026

keynote speakers

Penn State assistant professor a keynote speaker at Iceland Alien Species event

March 25, 2026

Person examining green plants in a hydroponic system

Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants

March 24, 2026

Harvatine named to C. Lee Rumberger and Family Chair in Agricultural Sciences

March 23, 2026

Brooke Beamesderfer competing in collegiate Farm Bureau contest.

Agribusiness student makes final four in Farm Bureau Discussion Meet contest

March 23, 2026

A Penn State banner outside of an open door

Penn State Global announces 2025-26 awards recipients

March 20, 2026

Richard Kralj smiling in a red and blue pullover jacket

Penn State food safety expert recognized for excellence in Extension

March 20, 2026

A black lamb pokes its head around a wooden gate

Lambing season returns to Penn State

March 19, 2026

Clemens named Alan R. Warehime Faculty Chair in Agribusiness

March 18, 2026

Students including Eva SinhaRoy meet with Penn State President

Science-minded student charts research, service path at Penn State

March 18, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — March 17

March 17, 2026

Climate policies can reduce emissions from economic growth in wealthy nations

March 17, 2026

Plant sciences major named a Truman Scholarship finalist

March 17, 2026

Tricia Hart, the winner of Penn State's 2024-25 Three Minute Thesis competition, presenting during the final round of the competition

Stage is set for final round of Three Minute Thesis competition on March 28

March 16, 2026

flavormadness2026final

Penn State Berkey Creamery serves up heated competition during 'Flavor Madness'

March 16, 2026

material that binds to phosphorous

Soil additive devised by Penn State researchers may cut farm phosphorus runoff

March 16, 2026

Strategies to strengthen local food systems focus of March 18 webinar

March 13, 2026

H1N1 influenza virus particles

Targeting two flu proteins sharply reduces airborne spread

March 13, 2026

Capstone project College of Ag Sciences

Ag Sciences students aim to create solutions for community plagued by stormwater

March 12, 2026

Avian Flu Penn State Extension

College of Ag Sciences, Penn State Extension, at forefront of avian flu response

March 11, 2026

First place Honey Product Contest

Sweet dreams: Ag Sciences students participate in Honey Board product contest

March 10, 2026

Ag Advocate invests in peers while pursuing passion for animal science

March 05, 2026

Two women standing in front of a projector screen

Inaugural Penn State-Ghana Seed Grant Program awardees announced

March 05, 2026

Seedlings leading to a lit light bulb

2026-27 Huck Seed Grant Program opens call for proposals

March 04, 2026

Jim Shirk receives CARET award

College of Ag Sciences alum, champion receives APLU Lifetime of Service Award

March 03, 2026

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards

10 Penn Staters honored with 2026 Alumni Achievement Award

March 02, 2026

Sadie sitting next to the lion shrine statue

Penn State alumna creates guide for the new generation of plant pathologists

February 26, 2026

The Nittany Lion mascot

Let's give a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Feb. 26

February 26, 2026

Students make an impact on and off the dance floor through Outreach and THON

February 25, 2026

A man points to a small piece of chocolate

The 'Spirit of Chocolate' celebrates chocolate as both science and story

February 25, 2026

Foodborne illness wastewater monitoring continues with new FDA funding

February 25, 2026

Tractor in a hay field next to a bale of hay

Q&A: How can microbiome science solve problems in agriculture?

February 25, 2026

Andrew Patterson

Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology

February 24, 2026

Person collecting samples in a stream

Some pesticides can slip under natural protection into streams, researchers find

February 24, 2026

Daniel Perkins next to the Nittany Lion statue

Daniel F. Perkins in College of Ag Sciences named distinguished professor

February 23, 2026

Feb. 25 seminar: 'Effectiveness of mobile app to improve household food access'

February 17, 2026

2026 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention Spanish session

Penn State Extension earns grant to develop microcredentials for ag workers

February 17, 2026

Emergency preparedness at farms the focus of Penn State Extension workshop

February 16, 2026

Leveraging data in equitable land-planning will be focus of Feb. 18 webinar

February 16, 2026

GCSAA Group Team Photo

Penn State turfgrass science students win national titles

February 16, 2026

Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State names 14 new distinguished professors for 2026

February 16, 2026

students at convention

Penn State Block and Bridle Club wins awards at group’s national convention

February 13, 2026

Zachary Newsome

Ag student named fellow by Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

February 12, 2026

Person at an outdoor café, biting into a lemon slice

Sour grapes? Taste, experience of sour foods depends on individual consumer

February 12, 2026

College of Ag Sciences faculty awarded Pennsylvania Soybean Board grants

February 11, 2026

The feet and legs of a woman walking on a path surrounded by woods.

Penn State Extension to offer free virtual walking program

February 10, 2026

portrait of woman

Growing with the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Program

February 10, 2026

Stephen Hinds MWS Live Staking

Master Watershed Steward’s lifelong passion helps restore riverbanks

February 10, 2026

SAFES to present seminar series focusing on data centers in Pennsylvania

February 10, 2026

Noel Habashy Penn State

Habashy recognized for excellence in teaching by national organizations

February 06, 2026

College of Agricultural Sciences celebrates faculty, staff of 25 years

February 06, 2026

David Huff stands holding a golf flag on a golf course

Penn State researcher turns decades of turfgrass work into startup success

February 06, 2026

digester, farm buildings

‘Grass2Gas’ may be key to sustainable Pennsylvania dairy farms, study suggests

February 05, 2026

Fox Graduate School names finalists for 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition

February 05, 2026

An exterior photo of the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg

Gov. Shapiro proposes $30M for State-Related University Performance Fund

February 04, 2026

Helping soil microbes kill weed seeds to aid organic farmers

February 04, 2026

Jennifer Koehl smiling with her arm around a white and fluffy puppy

Agricultural Sciences faculty member recognized with advising excellence award

February 04, 2026

Heart in hand stock image

Penn State Extension to host various programs for American Heart Month

February 03, 2026

Sustain Penn State to screen ‘Devil Put the Coal in the Ground’ on Feb. 11

February 03, 2026

A large group of people stands together in front of a blank projection screen in a well-lit indoor space.

Stuckeman hosts inaugural interdisciplinary design competition, names awardees

February 03, 2026

Farmers standing in a field with the sun setting behind them.

‘Key informants’ report farmers accept mental health help but face barriers

February 02, 2026

Bayer University Mentoring Program now includes pharmaceutical track

January 30, 2026

A stethoscope on a table

Liver metabolism of an essential amino acid may play a key role in gut health

January 30, 2026

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