Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=69c0dd752d022114ed231c775f1b2b7d Wed, 22 May 2013 13:08:42 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/277263 A variety of workshops and demonstrations will provide valuable information to forest-products professionals who attend the 2013 Forest Products Equipment and Technology Exposition, June 7 to 8 at Penn State's Ag Progress Days site at Rock Springs. Known as Timber 2013, the bi-annual trade exposition is hosted by the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Pennsylvania Forest Products Association. Fri, 17 May 2013 19:47:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/277208 The Penn State Product Development team, a group of students in the food science department, recently was named one of three finalists in the Dairy Research Institute New Product Competition. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:10:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/277181 Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has recognized five faculty members for outstanding undergraduate teaching. The awards were presented at a recent collegewide ceremony. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:53:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/276782 A Penn State student team recently placed sixth at the National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest in Wisconsin. Fri, 10 May 2013 20:31:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/276749 The impact that natural-gas development in deep shale formations has on rural Pennsylvania roads will be the focus of a free, Web-based seminar offered by Penn State Extension. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:24:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/276723 The Pasto Agricultural Museum will be open for two upcoming public events that bring the Ag Progress Days grounds, where it is located, to life this spring. Fri, 10 May 2013 14:22:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/276692 A Web-based Penn State Extension course designed to help beginning and experienced beekeepers gain the knowledge they need to be successful has been recognized for online excellence. Beekeeping 101 was named an official honoree in the 2013 Webby Awards. The course was one of 11 honorees in the Education category. Thu, 09 May 2013 22:05:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/276575 Robert Van Saun, professor of veterinary science in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been selected to receive the college's 2013 Excellence in Academic Advising Award. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:49:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/276506 One of the world's most mysterious insects is about to invade the skies over wooded areas in eastern Pennsylvania and other states, but an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says it's not a cause for alarm. Residents of 17 Pennsylvania counties soon will see an emergence of periodical cicadas, commonly but mistakenly called 17-year locusts. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:50:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/276507 Penn State Extension will offer a Web-based seminar focusing on low-impact development, a stormwater-management strategy designed to mitigate the impacts of increased runoff and resulting pollution. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:49:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/276411 Mike Lohr early on knew exactly what he wanted to be. When he was a kid, he called it a "bird scientist." Now he knows the proper title is avian ecologist. The 2005 Penn State alumnus currently is involved in a groundbreaking conservation project at the Ka'ena Point Coastal Reserve in Hawaii. Wed, 08 May 2013 14:35:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/275841 Bonnie Ford, quality assurance laboratory specialist in Penn State's Department of Food Science, recently accepted the 2012 Dairy Laboratory of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Milk, Food, and Environmental Sanitarians. Ford is responsible for the operation of the Berkey Creamery's Dairy Testing Laboratory. Fri, 03 May 2013 19:09:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/275777 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Recently released reports about the frequency of foodborne illness -- commonly known as food poisoning -- show that the risks have not changed much in recent years, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:50:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/275203 With populations of wild and domesticated pollinators, such as honeybees, in decline, some of the world's foremost scientists in the field will converge on Penn State this summer to discuss the latest research aimed at understanding and overcoming challenges to pollinator health. Hosted by the Center for Pollinator Research in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the second International Conference on Pollinator Biology, Health and Policy will be held August 14 to 17 at The Nittany Lion Inn. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/275021 A community, environment and development major who is a Schreyer Honors College student has been named the outstanding senior in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences Class of 2013. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:28:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/274970 Changing the way a plant forms cellulose may lead to more efficient, less expensive biofuel production, according to Penn State engineers. "What every biofuel manufacturer wants to do is to get to the sugars," said Jeffrey Catchmark, associate professor of agricultural and biological engineering. "But the structure of cellulose itself can be an obstacle." Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:40:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/274965 Edward Jaenicke, associate professor of agricultural economics at Penn State, will give a lecture, "Report from a USDA/ERS Research Sabbatical: Organic Price Premiums and Healthy Food Choices" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, in 215 Armsby Building. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:26:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/274938 The new livestock identification program recently launched by the federal government should not place a significant burden on producers in Pennsylvania or the East, according to an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:35:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/274914 Environmental resource management might sound like a white-collar desk job to most, but to Tyler Yost, it is much more. Last summer he studied abroad in Germany, where he had the opportunity to put his Penn State education to practical use. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:55:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/274821 "The most affordable foods, the most inflation-resistant foods, the most accessible foods are the least healthy foods. ... When you marry this information to the information on what our policies do at the farm level, it's hard to escape the conclusion that what Americans are overeating is exactly what we're incenting our farmers to produce." -- David Wallinga, senior adviser in science, food and health at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy in Minneapolis. Wallinga delivered the 2013 M. E. John Lecture on April 19 in the Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building on Penn State's University Park campus. His talk, titled “Growing Health: A Vision for U.S. Food and Agriculture Policy,” was sponsored by the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education, and by the College of Agricultural Sciences. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:59:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/274819 It's time to plant, prune, prepare beds and spruce up the landscape. Residents from around the region can get a head start by visiting the Garden Fair and Plant Sale hosted by Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County on May 18 at the Ag Progress Days site at Rock Springs. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:02:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/274453 Proposed new Food and Drug Administration regulations developed under the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, will affect how Pennsylvania farmers, processors and retailers operate. But the devil is in the still-to-be-finalized details, and implementing the most sweeping changes to the nation's food-safety laws in more than 70 years will require collaboration, communication and education. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:10:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/274129 Possible shale-gas development in the Loyalsock State Forest in Lycoming County will be the focus of a free, Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension. To be offered at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, "Information on Potential Loyalsock State Forest Natural Gas Development" is a special presentation recently added to a monthly series of one-hour webinars. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:51:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/273834 In the wake of several manure-pit fatalities on mid-Atlantic farms in recent years, researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences have published a new, international standard to vent confined animal-manure storage facilities used at large livestock operations. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:25:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/news/live.psu.edu/273820 The explosion in popularity of water gardening has resulted in the proliferation of aquatic invasive species, according to Diane Oleson, a Penn State Extension educator based in York County, who created an educational program that shows water gardeners how to avoid giving aquatic invaders a free ride. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:55:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2013/dont-miss-ag-day The 2013 edition of Ag Day will unfold next week at the HUB Ballroom and the Creamery Lawn on April 3rd. Animals and farm machinery will be on the Creamery Lawn. Make sure you mark your calendars and get out to show your support for students and agriculture. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:20:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2013/lights-horses-action Penn State animal sciences students work to produce a promotional video for the 2013 Penn State Quarter Horse Sale. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:06:46 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2013/winter-spring-2013-issue-of-penn-state-ag-science The magazine is on the presses now with advance copies arriving this week. Here's a peek into what you'll find in the latest issue. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:40:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2012/hola-espanolas-para-la-industria-de-la-ciencia-agricola The series of classes focuses on developing communication skills and cultural awareness to assist and work with Spanish speaking professionals working in the Agricultural Sciences industry. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:45:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2012/2012-alumni-graduation-brunch A quick look back at recently minted alumni at the graduation brunch held in the IM Building at University Park. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2012/fulbright-global-food-security-seminar-part-three Students representing 36 different nations and universities from all over the United States took part in the Fulbright Global Food Security Seminar. Students had the opportunity to question experts in panel discussions at the Penn Stater Conference Hotel. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:22:59 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2012/fulbright-global-food-security-seminar-part-two Fulbright students and guests gathered at the Hintz Alumni Center to formally begin the seminar and listen to keynote speaker Rober Thurow talk about ways to aid African farmers. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:39:22 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2012/fulbright-global-food-security-seminar-part-one The Seminar focuses on the important topic of Global Food Security and will showcase individuals and organizations who are working towards advancing sustainable, agriculture-led growth to increase availability of food for growing populations, to make food affordable, and to increase incomes of the poor. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:06:59 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2012/students-scientist-and-dictionary-ads Building a magazine is a long series of tasks undertaken by a lot of different people in big and little ways. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:50:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2011/why-the-late-arrival-of-penn-state-ag-science The latest version of the magazine is showing up in mailboxes across the country. Find out why it's late and when to expect the next issue. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:35:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2011/dean-mcpheron-on-research-and-technology Last fall Dean McPheron hosted part of a six-segment series titled From the Farms to the Table. He talks about how research and technology benefits farmers, producers, and consumers. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:55:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2011/expanding-knowledge-of-marcellus-shale-development A lunchtime brown bag seminar answers questions about flowback water from gas wells and the process and regulations related to wastewater management. Links to a wide range of unbiased, research based information on Marcellus Shale, gas exploration and more. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:31:40 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2011/quiet-evening-on-ag-hill As a snow falls on Ag Hill at the end of the day the evening is painted in quiet, lovely colors and triggers memories of days past at Penn State. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:19:10 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/people-make-a-college An ongoing series of ads in the magazine share ideas and experiences of students, faculty, staff, and others whose contributions are part of what makes the college unique. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:18:05 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/a-walk-to-the-ag-arena A short walk from my office in Ag Administration Building to the Ag Arena reminded me of the strong connection people have to Penn State and to the college. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:05:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/new-flag-over-the-berkey-creamery With students away for the Thanksgiving holiday and no morning crowds clamoring for coffee and bagels the time was ripe to add the latest member of the Big Ten to the collection of university flags hanging above the store. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:05:48 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/testing-in-the-trees While most students take their exams with feet firmly on the ground, those in Hort 201 taught by instructor Jim Savage have to work hard just to have the opportunity to take their exam. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:52:07 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/working-with-ag-advocates Don't let the wild looks and excitement fool you. These students get down to business as they represent the college to a wide range of people. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:45:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/moving-forward The Summer/Fall 2010 issue of Penn State Ag Science is in the mail. A step forward from the last issue and reaching ahead to the next. With your help we can continue to make a better magazine. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:41:20 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/honeybee-health-and-research Researchers are studying the effects of long and short-term residues from the application of commonly used miticides in honey bee colonies as they continue to work to unravel colony collapse disorder. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:05:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/bioenergy Bright yellow fields of canola are a striking reflection of the bioenergy work being done in the College. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:18:12 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/spring-commencement Students, parents, faculty, and friends of the College gathered in Eisenhower Auditorium on May 15, 2010 to celebrate graduation. Tue, 18 May 2010 19:00:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/photographing-students The first in a series of portraits of students as I meet them during assignments for the magazine. These were made early in the morning at the Arboretum at Penn State as a few students arrived early to set up for Margaret Brittingham's, professor of wildlife resources, ornithology class. Sat, 15 May 2010 02:40:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/investing-in-agriculture An Op-Ed piece by Dean Bruce McPheron appears in the Harrisburg Patriot. He discusses the challenges faced by agriculture in Pennsylvania and around the world. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:55:00 +0000 http://agsci.psu.edu/magazine/blog/2010/harbaugh-entrepreneurship-forum Faculty and students had the chance to discuss the challenges and opportunities of turning an idea into a commercial venture with four successful entrepreneurs. This event is the first in a series of lectures and discussions supported by the Harbaugh Endowment for Entrepreneurship in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:40:00 +0000