News the College of Agricultural Sciences http://cas.psu.edu http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/agsafetycouncil.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/agsafetycouncil.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- A new organization, the Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America, was recently formed to work toward making farming safer. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/backyardgardens.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/backyardgardens.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The recent tomato contamination outbreak has many people thinking about growing their own garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. But a food-safety specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says it's not where the produce is grown, but how it's grown, so amateur cultivators should know a few important tips about home-garden food safety. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/nesbitt.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/nesbitt.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Robert Beelman, professor of food science, and Kathleen Kelley, associate professor of horticultural marketing and business management, have been named recipients of the Arthur W. Nesbitt Faculty Program Development Award by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/doddbaldrige.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/doddbaldrige.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Ann Dodd, assistant dean for strategic initiatives and graduate education in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named to the 2008 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/potatochipheritage.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/potatochipheritage.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- At Penn State, thousands of potato varieties from around the globe are put through extensive cross-breeding programs, genetic research and intercollegiate collaborations. But once a year, the university's potato researchers switch from pipettes, computers and other high-tech equipment to potato peelers, slicers and a deep fryer. It's potato-chipping time. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/camelinaforbiofuel.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/6/camelinaforbiofuel.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - In most places in the East, they're still talking about the coming biofuels revolution. But in Crawford County, Pennsylvania -- thanks largely to Penn State Cooperative Extension -- farmers already are involved in it. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/5/emeraldashborer.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/5/emeraldashborer.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Several state and federal agencies, in collaboration with Penn State Cooperative Extension, are on the lookout for various species of invasive insects this summer in many parts of Pennsylvania. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/5/apdnewbuilding.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/5/apdnewbuilding.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The 2008 edition of Penn State's Ag Progress Days exposition will take place Aug. 19-21 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, and organizers are planning a variety of activities of interest to agricultural producers, consumers and families, according to manager Bob Oberheim. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/5/beeresearch.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/5/beeresearch.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Colony Collapse Disorder, diseases, parasitic mites and other stressors continue to take a devastating toll on U.S. honey bee populations, but Pennsylvania beekeepers on average fared better than their counterparts nationally during this past winter, according to apiculture experts in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/5/naturalgastvcallin.html http://aginfo.psu.edu/news/2008/5/naturalgastvcallin.html UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With residents across the state asking questions about the Marcellus shale formation, natural gas exploration, mineral rights leasing and associated issues, WPSU-TV is responding with a one-hour live call-in program. At 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, WPSU-TV in central Pennsylvania will present "Pennsylvania's Gas Rush." This live call-in program will be simulcast statewide on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) and webcast via http://wpsu.org/gasrush/. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST