News For April 2008
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Wednesday April 30, 2008More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Farmers across the country are expected to plant 8 percent fewer acres in corn this year than last, but Pennsylvania farmers will plant 1 percent more corn than last year, according to a crops expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Friday April 25, 2008More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With incomes dropping, lay-offs rising and home foreclosures everywhere signaling a struggling economy, an extension consumer finance specialist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences offers tips for dealing with financial difficulty.
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Friday April 25, 2008More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Developing new and innovative approaches to managing farm nutrient run-off and protecting water quality is the goal of an upcoming working conference sponsored by Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Monday April 21, 2008More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The rising cost of gas, diesel fuel and other forms of energy can affect the price of many other things that we purchase, from milk and bread to coffee and sugar. It can be a real challenge to keep family food costs manageable in today's economy, according to a foods expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Monday April 21, 2008More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Paul Heinemann, professor of agricultural and biological engineering in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named the recipient of the college's 2008 Excellence in Academic Advising Award.
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Friday April 18, 2008More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Environmental researchers from around the world are expected to gather for the first International Conference on Hydropedology, July 28-31 at the Life Sciences Building on Penn State’s University Park campus.
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Tuesday April 15, 2008More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- John Hewko, vice president for compact development for the Millenium Challenge Corporation, will deliver an address titled, "Millennium Challenge Corporation: Promoting Democracy and Economic Growth in Developing Countries," at 9:30 a.m. on April 17 in 402 Burrowes Building on Penn State's University Park campus.
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Thursday April 10, 2008More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- From mega mugs of soda that don't even fit into the average car cup holder to jumbo orders of fries that could feed an elephant, many fast-food restaurants are offering super-sized portions that appear to be easy on the pocketbook. Although super-sizing your fast-food meal may seem like a real bargain, you may pay for the extra calories later, according to a foods expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.