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A gloved researcher uses a pipette to transfer liquid into a lab sample tube on a workbench.

Penn State students take top honors in video challenge on the value of research

January 21, 2026

Discounts offered on urban forestry publications from Penn State Extension

January 20, 2026

Land-use webinar series from Penn State Extension begins Jan. 21

January 20, 2026

Disease ecologist awarded grant to study ’infectome’ effects on fungal disease

January 16, 2026

Jessica Grembi and Nazifa Tabassum in a grassy field smiling for the camera

Investigating the microbiome’s role in intestinal disorder in pregnancy

January 16, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 15

January 15, 2026

College of Ag Sciences course supports outdoor learning for South Fayette pupils

January 15, 2026

Photo of three people digging in the desert with a portrait of a person superimposed in the top right corner

New funding supports research on soil microbiomes and their resilience to change

January 15, 2026

Penn State Extension AI tool, Tilva, expands access to research-based guidance

January 14, 2026

Learn healthy habits in the evenings at webinars offered by Penn State Extension

January 14, 2026

Penn State Ag Sciences recognized at national convention

January 09, 2026

Upcoming course will explore the chemistry and culture of food in Taiwan

December 22, 2025

Putting ideas into action: BUILD Night focuses on combating food insecurity

December 22, 2025

Professor emerita receives national recognition for 4-H research database

December 19, 2025

A group of people outdoors working on a public cleanup project

Master Watershed Steward’s passion for environment leads to public park cleanup

December 19, 2025

Center for Plant Excellence announces grant award recipients

December 18, 2025

Video: Food safety expert dishes out kitchen crockery for the holidays

December 18, 2025

Genetic teamwork may be the secret to climate-resilient plants, researchers find

December 17, 2025

A student holds up a robotic gripper for another student to see

‘Plant Yourself in Ag’ Day offers dynamic platform for career exploration

December 17, 2025

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Experts gather for international empathy and global citizenship summit

December 16, 2025

Graduate students conduct food safety research abroad with NSF grants

December 16, 2025

Medical professional's mid-section with a stethoscope around neck typing on iPad.

Forum focuses on helping military medics transition into civilian health care

December 16, 2025

Evaluating the evaluators: How do plant virus genome analysis tools stack up?

December 15, 2025

Penn State animal science major earns rare All-American Livestock Judging honor

December 15, 2025

Tracy Hoover retires as associate dean in College of Agricultural Sciences

December 13, 2025

Abstract DNA and data science lines appear in blue.

Institute for Computational and Data Sciences funds eight mid-scale seed grants

December 12, 2025

Penn State College of Ag Sciences to offer food science short courses

December 11, 2025

Penn State students bridge food security, education inspired by World Food Prize

December 11, 2025

Teaching excellence lauded in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences

December 09, 2025

Penn State to bring hands-on learning to 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show

December 09, 2025

Headshots of Francisco Dini-Andreote and Andrew Patterson

Two College of Ag Sciences faculty earn spots on highly cited researchers list

December 08, 2025

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Forest and wildlife technology programs to open at Penn State Altoona

December 08, 2025

AI-enabled monitoring system could help keep dairy calves healthy

December 08, 2025

A farmers market vendor makes change for a customer

Penn State Extension survey reveals strengths, growth areas for farmers markets

December 04, 2025

Eyes for an agricultural robot: AI system identifies weeds in apple orchards

December 04, 2025

Penn State Pullers club provides unmatched practical experience for students

December 03, 2025

Penn State Poultry Judging Team excels at national competition

December 03, 2025

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Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture

December 01, 2025

A group of students stand outside facing the camera in a field.

Sustainable Communities Collaborative to showcase measurable community impact

December 01, 2025

4-H members participate in livestock judging contest

Pennsylvania 4-H seeks support for animal science endowment on GivingTuesday

November 26, 2025

College of Ag Sciences alumnus donates books to Office of Veterans Programs

November 25, 2025

Penn State students team up with business to find local, organic solutions

November 24, 2025

Food science graduate student awarded Pennsylvania Space Grant fellowship

November 24, 2025

It’s a bird, it’s a drone, it’s both: AI tech monitors turkey behavior

November 21, 2025

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Veterans’ anxiety and depression rose during, after the pandemic, study finds

November 20, 2025

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A Note from Neeli: Learning in the field with cutting-edge ag tech

November 20, 2025

The green and gold exterior of the Pennsylvania Capitol dome against a blue sky with white clouds.

General Assembly approves Penn State’s 2025-26 state funding

November 19, 2025

Penn State delegation strengthens global partnerships during trip to Kazakhstan

November 18, 2025

basket-of-harvested-vegetables_Seed to Supper

'Seed to Supper': Tackling food insecurity, one garden at a time

November 18, 2025

Former Ag Sciences dean creates fund for food science graduate students

November 18, 2025

small piece of steak on a plate with raw spinach and roasted vegetables

Eating lean beef as part of a healthy diet may not increase heart disease risk

November 18, 2025

Students participating in “BUILD Night” challenge

CNH Engineering Day highlights industry-academic partnership at Penn State

November 18, 2025

Extension program builds confidence, skills for Spanish-speaking ag workers

November 17, 2025

World Food Prize event on rebuilding Ukraine co-hosted by College of Ag Sciences

November 13, 2025

Microscopic image of pink and purple cells

Two drugs that treat prostate cancer may also be effective against leukemia

November 13, 2025

Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty for research impact

November 12, 2025

New method may improve blood test’s ability to detect inflammation in horses

November 11, 2025

Interim head of the Department of Plant Science named

November 11, 2025

Thomas Bosch stands in front of a hallway.

Host-microbiome interaction biologist to receive inaugural Microbiome Medal

November 11, 2025

New Dean’s Leadership Council to help guide future in the College of Ag Sciences

November 08, 2025

Pennsylvania State Grange lauds College of Agricultural Sciences’ leadership

November 07, 2025

Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence

Curriculum and Instruction Renewal Program fellows named for 2025-26

November 07, 2025

Photo of Emma Chaplin on boat in Antarctica with snowy mountains in background

Emma Chaplin named 2026 Rhodes Scholarship finalist

November 07, 2025

Schreyer Scholar alumni siblings pursue medical school together

November 05, 2025

Erich Neal Master Watershed Steward volunteer Bucks County

Couple channels environmental passion into Master Watershed Steward service

November 05, 2025

Shotaro Nakamura is an assistant professor of agricultural economics in Penn State's Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education.

Nov. 12 seminar to spotlight sources, perceptions of environmental information

November 05, 2025

Latest News

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Penn State students take top honors in video challenge on the value of research

January 21, 2026

Discounts offered on urban forestry publications from Penn State Extension

January 20, 2026

Land-use webinar series from Penn State Extension begins Jan. 21

January 20, 2026

Disease ecologist awarded grant to study ’infectome’ effects on fungal disease

January 16, 2026

Investigating the microbiome’s role in intestinal disorder in pregnancy

January 16, 2026

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Jan. 15

January 15, 2026

College of Ag Sciences course supports outdoor learning for South Fayette pupils

January 15, 2026

New funding supports research on soil microbiomes and their resilience to change

January 15, 2026

Penn State Extension AI tool, Tilva, expands access to research-based guidance

January 14, 2026

Learn healthy habits in the evenings at webinars offered by Penn State Extension

January 14, 2026

Penn State Ag Sciences recognized at national convention

January 09, 2026

Upcoming course will explore the chemistry and culture of food in Taiwan

December 22, 2025

Putting ideas into action: BUILD Night focuses on combating food insecurity

December 22, 2025

Professor emerita receives national recognition for 4-H research database

December 19, 2025

Master Watershed Steward’s passion for environment leads to public park cleanup

December 19, 2025

Center for Plant Excellence announces grant award recipients

December 18, 2025

Video: Food safety expert dishes out kitchen crockery for the holidays

December 18, 2025

Genetic teamwork may be the secret to climate-resilient plants, researchers find

December 17, 2025

‘Plant Yourself in Ag’ Day offers dynamic platform for career exploration

December 17, 2025

Experts gather for international empathy and global citizenship summit

December 16, 2025

Graduate students conduct food safety research abroad with NSF grants

December 16, 2025

Forum focuses on helping military medics transition into civilian health care

December 16, 2025

Evaluating the evaluators: How do plant virus genome analysis tools stack up?

December 15, 2025

Penn State animal science major earns rare All-American Livestock Judging honor

December 15, 2025

Tracy Hoover retires as associate dean in College of Agricultural Sciences

December 13, 2025

Institute for Computational and Data Sciences funds eight mid-scale seed grants

December 12, 2025

Penn State College of Ag Sciences to offer food science short courses

December 11, 2025

Penn State students bridge food security, education inspired by World Food Prize

December 11, 2025

Teaching excellence lauded in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences

December 09, 2025

Penn State to bring hands-on learning to 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show

December 09, 2025

Two College of Ag Sciences faculty earn spots on highly cited researchers list

December 08, 2025

Forest and wildlife technology programs to open at Penn State Altoona

December 08, 2025

AI-enabled monitoring system could help keep dairy calves healthy

December 08, 2025

Penn State Extension survey reveals strengths, growth areas for farmers markets

December 04, 2025

Eyes for an agricultural robot: AI system identifies weeds in apple orchards

December 04, 2025

Penn State Pullers club provides unmatched practical experience for students

December 03, 2025

Penn State Poultry Judging Team excels at national competition

December 03, 2025

Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture

December 01, 2025

Sustainable Communities Collaborative to showcase measurable community impact

December 01, 2025

Pennsylvania 4-H seeks support for animal science endowment on GivingTuesday

November 26, 2025

College of Ag Sciences alumnus donates books to Office of Veterans Programs

November 25, 2025

Penn State students team up with business to find local, organic solutions

November 24, 2025

Food science graduate student awarded Pennsylvania Space Grant fellowship

November 24, 2025

It’s a bird, it’s a drone, it’s both: AI tech monitors turkey behavior

November 21, 2025

Veterans’ anxiety and depression rose during, after the pandemic, study finds

November 20, 2025

A Note from Neeli: Learning in the field with cutting-edge ag tech

November 20, 2025

General Assembly approves Penn State’s 2025-26 state funding

November 19, 2025

Penn State delegation strengthens global partnerships during trip to Kazakhstan

November 18, 2025

'Seed to Supper': Tackling food insecurity, one garden at a time

November 18, 2025

Former Ag Sciences dean creates fund for food science graduate students

November 18, 2025

Eating lean beef as part of a healthy diet may not increase heart disease risk

November 18, 2025

CNH Engineering Day highlights industry-academic partnership at Penn State

November 18, 2025

Extension program builds confidence, skills for Spanish-speaking ag workers

November 17, 2025

World Food Prize event on rebuilding Ukraine co-hosted by College of Ag Sciences

November 13, 2025

Two drugs that treat prostate cancer may also be effective against leukemia

November 13, 2025

Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty for research impact

November 12, 2025

New method may improve blood test’s ability to detect inflammation in horses

November 11, 2025

Interim head of the Department of Plant Science named

November 11, 2025

Host-microbiome interaction biologist to receive inaugural Microbiome Medal

November 11, 2025

New Dean’s Leadership Council to help guide future in the College of Ag Sciences

November 08, 2025

Pennsylvania State Grange lauds College of Agricultural Sciences’ leadership

November 07, 2025

Curriculum and Instruction Renewal Program fellows named for 2025-26

November 07, 2025

Emma Chaplin named 2026 Rhodes Scholarship finalist

November 07, 2025

Schreyer Scholar alumni siblings pursue medical school together

November 05, 2025

Couple channels environmental passion into Master Watershed Steward service

November 05, 2025

Nov. 12 seminar to spotlight sources, perceptions of environmental information

November 05, 2025

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