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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. NorthEast, Education,

08/03/2026 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

50,000 answers later, Penn State Extension tool Tilva’s impact is growing and evolving

Whether identifying a plant or animal disease, interpreting a soil test, or finding educational resources, users have turned to Tilva more than 50,000 times since the Penn State Extension artificial-intelligence tool launched in January. New features introduced in recent months are designed to help users continue those conversations in English or Spanish and connect with additional sources of trusted, research-based guidance

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. NorthEast, Education,

08/03/2026 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Penn State’s sweetest course offers hands-on learning for all

Offered by the Department of Food Science in the College of Agricultural Sciences, the Chocolate Short Course brings in attendees from across the globe, including the United States, Canada, South America and Australia.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. NorthEast, Education,

08/03/2026 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Schurman recognized in National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame

Carol Schurman, a retired county extension educator and current volunteer for the Indiana County 4-H program overseen by Penn State Extension, was recently honored with induction into the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Hall of Fame following nearly 50 years of service.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

02/15/2024 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Penn State Extension to offer ‘Beekeeping Around the World’ webinar series | Penn State University

For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series that will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 15 to March 28.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. MidWest, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

02/13/2024 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Penn State Extension to offer ‘Beekeeping Around the World’ webinar series | Penn State University

For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series that will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 15 to March 28.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Pollinators,

02/08/2024 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Penn State Extension to offer ‘Beekeeping Around the World’ webinar series | Penn State University

For those interested in learning about how beekeeping is practiced in different parts of the world, Penn State Extension is offering a free, seven-week webinar series that will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 15 to March 28.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. MidWest, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

11/14/2023 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Dangerous bee virus less deadly in at least one US forest, researchers find | Penn State University

This year’s cold and flu season is bringing good news for honey bees: Penn State researchers have found that the deadly deformed wing virus may have evolved to be less deadly in at least one U.S. forest.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Education U.S. MidWest, Fertilizer,

05/26/2023 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Discovery of root anatomy gene may lead to breeding more resilient corn crops | Penn State University

A new discovery, reported today in a global study that encompassed more than a decade of research, could lead to the breeding of corn crops that can withstand drought and low-nitrogen soil conditions and ultimately ease global food insecurity, according to a Penn State-led team of international researchers.

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping,

05/15/2023 SOURCE: www.psu.edu

Beekeeping, paint night, news literacy discussion headline 'PSAA Presents' | Penn State University

Hear from Penn State experts, connect with fellow alumni, learn a new tip, make a new connection and more. "PSAA Presents" aims to inspire Penn Staters while also offering real-world advice that alumni and friends can use in their personal and professional lives.

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Topics: Pesticides, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage,

Cover crops more effective than insecticides for managing pests, study suggests | Penn State University

Promoting early season plant cover, primarily through the use of cover crops, can be more effective at reducing pest density and crop damage than insecticide applications, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers.

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