News For April 2007
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Monday April 30, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Five students in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences recently walked away with the bulk of the university's awards for international activities and accomplishments.
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Monday April 30, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Teaching children that vegetables are tasty as well as good for them can be a true parenting challenge. But by following a few simple tips, parents can increase the chances that their kids develop a taste for healthy, nutritious veggies, according to a Penn State nutritionist.
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Thursday April 26, 2007More »
Former President of South China Ag University to Speak at Penn State Commencement
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Friday April 20, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The fifth annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Registered Quarter Horse Sale, April 28 at the Snider Agricultural Arena, will feature the addition of reining/cutting stock.
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Friday April 13, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As he prepares to help author the 2007 Farm Bill, U.S. Rep. Tim Holden toured laboratory facilities at Penn State's University Park campus on April 13 to receive a briefing on cutting-edge research into biofuels and other alternative-energy technologies.
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Friday April 13, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Two of the most historic and traditional events held by Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences take place Saturday, April 21, at the Snyder Agricultural Arena at the University Park campus.
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Thursday April 12, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – At a time when it is increasingly important for the younger generation to be more aware of the political process, teens from across Pennsylvania will take the initiative to learn more about their government during 4-H Capital Days April 15-17 in Harrisburg.
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Thursday April 12, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Daniel Fritton, professor of soil physics, has received the 2007 Excellence in Academic Advising Award from the Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society. The award recognizes faculty for outstanding service to students in academic advising, career planning and personal counseling.
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Friday April 06, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Edward Jaenicke, assistant professor of agricultural economics in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has received the 2006 Roy C. Buck Faculty Award in the Agricultural Sciences for his article, "Follow the Leader? Adoption Behavior in Food Retailers' Decision to Offer Fresh Irradiated Ground Beef."
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Friday April 06, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are working to perfect a method for disposing of poultry litter that could save energy costs to heat poultry houses and reduce water pollution from manure applied to fields as fertilizer.
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Thursday April 05, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Jeffrey Peters, associate professor of environmental toxicology in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has received the 2007 Alex and Jessie C. Black Award for Excellence in Research.
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Thursday April 05, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Selecting the best foods for your family can be a hard job. Just when you think you are making smart decisions, new information comes out that adds a new wrinkle to your food choices.
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Wednesday April 04, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Steve Pifer, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, will visit Penn State's University Park campus to deliver a talk titled, "The Role of Europe in Resolving Ukraine's Orange Revolution Crisis." Sponsored by the Woskob Ukraine New Century Fund in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the talk will take place at 2:30 p.m. on April 10 in 102 Weaver Building.
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Wednesday April 04, 2007More »
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Students in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and several staff members of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau recently teamed up to create a new club, the Penn State Collegiate Farm Bureau.