Little I Livestock Expo offers unparalleled showing experience for students

March 19, 2019

Penn State Block and Bridle Club members are gearing up for one of their favorite events, the 102nd Little International Livestock Exposition — also known as Little I — a yearly event that gives students hands-on experience showing beef and dairy cattle, swine, horses and sheep from the University’s on-campus farms.

Garrison Named Penn State Animal Science Distinguished Alumnus

March 12, 2019

He will be honored during the Little I/Dairy Expo Weekend, April 5 and 6 at University Park.

College of Agricultural Sciences faculty member named distinguished professor

February 22, 2019

Penn State's Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs has named Alexander Hristov, professor of dairy nutrition in the College of Agricultural Sciences, as a distinguished professor. Hristov is an internationally recognized scholar in livestock greenhouse gas mitigation and production and in amino acid nutrition of dairy cows.

Department of Animal Science Faculty Member Named Distinguished Professor

February 14, 2019

Alexander N. Hristov, Ph.D., P.A.S. recognized for his accomplishments in research, teaching and service.

Anaerobic digester will enhance nutrient management at Penn State farms

February 11, 2019

An anaerobic digester being constructed as part of the Department of Animal Science’s renovation project at its farms is a part of its total nutrient management program that will also support Penn State’s sustainability goals.

Tara Felix Receives National Recognition

January 30, 2019

Felix is a recipient of the 2018 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Teaching Award of Merit.

College of Ag Sciences senior gets a 'kick' out of Penn State Horse Barn living

January 30, 2019

College of Ag Sciences senior gets a 'kick' out of Penn State Horse Barn living

January 29, 2019

When Paulina Oleinik, a senior in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, started her college career at the University's Altoona campus, she had no idea that one day she would call a horse barn her home.

Move Forward Smartly with Manure Application

January 29, 2019

Weather challenges have influenced application; high-risk winter applications require special considerations.

Livestock producers, consumers may be affected by cell-cultured meat regulations

January 29, 2019

U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will share oversight of the cellular-based meat industry

College of Agricultural Sciences faculty members honored for teaching excellence

January 25, 2019

Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has recognized six faculty members for outstanding teaching in 2018.

Annual, biological rhythms govern milk production in dairy cows

January 7, 2019

Penn State scientists among leaders in carbon cycle assessment

December 20, 2018

Researchers develop first carbon budget for North American coastal waters

Annual, biological rhythms govern milk production in dairy cows

December 20, 2018

The amount and composition of milk produced by dairy cows appears to be more regulated by internal, annual biological rhythms than by environmental factors such as heat and humidity, according to Penn State researchers who studied more than a decade of production records from herds across the country.

Livestock producers, consumers may be affected by cell-cultured meat regulations

December 11, 2018

According to a team of Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences livestock experts and food scientists focused on cellular agriculture, the progress of this technology requires thorough evaluation and discussion to address the multitude of questions surrounding it.

American Lamb Goes to College

December 3, 2018

Penn State students enjoyed lamb entrees in dining halls.

Raising awareness of beef and dairy industries is goal of Collegiate Cattlewomen

November 26, 2018

Members become more educated stewards of animal agriculture through community service, public awareness events and fundraisers.

Raising awareness of beef and dairy industries is goal of Collegiate Cattlewomen

November 20, 2018

The Penn State Collegiate Cattlewomen club is dedicated to raising public awareness about the beef and dairy industries while helping its members become more educated stewards of animal agriculture through community service, public awareness events and fundraisers.

Penn State Animal Science Students Participate in Dairy Challenge

November 16, 2018

Six students joined 119 students in innovative, three-day educational competition, working in mixed-university teams.

North American Dairy Challenge Honors Larry Muller with Founders Award

November 15, 2018

Award was presented posthumously at the Dairy Cattle Nutrition Conference held in Pennsylvania.

Penn State Poultry Judging Team Places Second at National Collegiate Contest

November 15, 2018

Team Member Katie Sondericker tied for first place individual overall; team also placed first in Breed Selection and Carcass Quality Division and fourth in Egg Production and Quality Division.

Giddy up: Newly formed equine alumni group looks forward to continued growth

November 6, 2018

The Equine Alumni Affiliate Program Group is one of the newest official affiliates of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society.

Penn State Animal Science Students Meet with Congressional Leaders

November 6, 2018

As part of their Advanced Beef Production Class, students traveled to Washington, D.C. and learned more about issues facing the beef industry and how to effectively communicate with elected representatives.

College of Agricultural Sciences selected as host site for Mandela Fellows

October 25, 2018

Boubou Sangho and Gladys Freeman, recipients of the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, spent six weeks of professional development at Penn State's University Park campus in August and September.

Rodney Hissong to be Honored as Penn State’s Dairy Science 2018 Distinguished Alumnus

October 17, 2018

Franklin County dairyman, a 1998 graduate, will be recognized at a ceremony on November 2.

Swiss Students Get Overview of Pennsylvania Agriculture

October 16, 2018

Twenty students from Switzerland visited Penn State's University Park Campus and operations throughout the Commonwealth.

Department of Animal Science Prospective Student Open House to be held October 19

September 19, 2018

High school seniors are invited to learn more about the Department of Animal Science and meet faculty and students.

Penn State professor lends expertise to revise national poultry publication

August 22, 2018

Robert Elkin, professor of avian nutritional biochemistry in the Department of Animal Science, recently was appointed as a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee that will prepare the 10th revised edition of the Nutrient Requirements of Poultry publication.

Penn State Extension Educators Recognized at National Meeting

August 16, 2018

Four Extension Educators received awards at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting in Tennessee.

College of Agricultural Sciences students awarded NIFA fellowships

August 2, 2018

Eight graduate students in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are among the 101 recipients of fellowships from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture.