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News A two-day short course is being offered at local Penn State Extension offices across the state to prepare applicators for the private pesticide applicator exam. More
Videos Soil Sampling
Rachel Milliron
5:02
In this video, learn how to take representative soil samples in agronomic fields. More
News Identifying Corn Earworm
09/05/2018
Finding corn ears with feeding on the ear tip? More
Articles Marek's Disease in Chickens
Eva Wallner-Pendleton, DVM, MS, ACPV, Gregory P Martin, Ph.D., PAS
Marek’s Disease is by far one of the most common illnesses in small flocks and not treatable once the clinical signs have begun. Yet, it is one of the most preventable illnesses using vaccination. More
Articles National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Biosecurity Planning
Gregory P Martin, Ph.D., PAS
A formal plan for biosecurity is being directed by USDA/NPIP that will eventually lead to audits for those farms participating in this program. A NPIP biosecurity plan would augment a farm's overall HPAI control program. More
Articles Receiving Home Delivery Meals or Mailing Food, What Should You Do?
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
While the mail order food industry has relied on a safe track record, there is growing concern with the limited food safety guidance and regulations provided by FDA. More
Articles Why Can't I Lick the Spoon?
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Eating raw cookie dough or raw dough of any type may put you at risk for a foodborne illness! More
News There may still time to get cover on the ground. More
News Health Benefits of Tomatoes
05/22/2017
Tomatoes provide unique health benefits. They are full of essential vitamins and fiber. Low in calories, they do not have any fat in them, yet they are full of antioxidants. More
News Temperatures crept at or below freezing the past couple of mornings, and you may be wondering if it has caused injury in wheat and barley crops. More
Videos Introduction to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Gregory P Martin, Ph.D., PAS, Eva Wallner-Pendleton, DVM, MS, ACPV, Phillip Clauer
1:03
Introduction to risks of Avian Influenza a precautions you can take to protect your flock. More
Articles Biosecurity: Protecting Your Birds from Disease
Phillip Clauer, Gregory P Martin, Ph.D., PAS, Patricia A Dunn, DVM, MAM, DACPV, R. Michael Hulet
Biosecurity means protecting your birds by preventing disease from entering your farm, and protecting others by preventing disease from leaving your farm. More
Articles Rhubarb Love it for its Taste; Eat it for Your Health
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Rhubarb is a rich source of nutrients providing 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K in a serving size of 1 cup. More
Articles HPAI Respiratory Protection
Gregory P Martin, Ph.D., PAS
N95 is the minimum level respiratory protection approved by CDC/NIOSH for use for by individuals working with HPAI-infected birds. More
Articles Producción de Huevos en Pequeña Escala (Orgánica y Convencional)
Gregory P Martin, Ph.D., PAS, Lynn Kime, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Paul Patterson, Miguel Antonio Saviroff, MS
La producción de huevos en pequeña escala es una de las empresas agrícolas de animales más antiguas registrada en la historia. More
Articles Food Preservation: Setting the Record Straight on Canning Breads and Cakes
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Breads and cakes canned in glass mason jars are not safe to eat. The risk for contracting a food-borne illness is high due to improper heating methods. More
Articles Safe Handling of Venison is Easy with Advance Planning
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
This article looks at game from a food safety perspective and provides tips for safe handling of wild-harvested venison. More
Articles Venison, Is It For You?
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Venison is growing in popularity as a good source of animal protein. Learn the health benefits of including venison into your diet. More