http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/extension-programs daily 1 2012-03-12T16:21:39Z http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/center-for-plasticulture Plasticulture is defined as the use of plastics in plant and animal agriculture. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, and it is worldwide in scope. These plastic products have numerous purposes. In short, plastics make agriculture more productive and efficient by cutting costs and saving time. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2011-07-28T13:50:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/consumer-horticulture The Consumer Horticulture Center is a Penn State, Department of Plant Science effort to educate consumers in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania about horticulture and gardening-related topics. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2011-07-28T13:50:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/corn-and-soybean-management This site will keep you abreast of research and recommendations on these crops. You’ll also find links to many other good sources of information on corn and soybean management. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T13:22:06Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/cover-crops Cover crops can play many important roles in cropping systems that are well recognized: preventing soil erosion, enhancing soil carbon, reducing drought stress, suppressing weeds, minimizing nutrient runoff and providing supplemental forage. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T20:01:44Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/forage-variety-trials Our mission is to provide unbiased, comprehensive, accurate and assessable forage variety testing results to industry and producers. Although we specialize in alfalfa and cool season grasses for state variety trials we have the capacity to provide other types of forage related research. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2013-01-31T15:40:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/forages The forage industry is the major agricultural enterprise in Pennsylvania and in the northeastern United States. Forages are the backbone of Pennsylvania's agriculture and rural economy. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T13:25:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/green-industry Up-to-date information on all aspects of the green industry. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2011-10-25T17:15:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/herb-directory Information on common herbs for cultivation and culinary purposes. Herbs are classified by their use - aromatic, cosmetic, culinary, decorative, dye, medicinal and ornamental. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2011-07-28T13:50:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/master-gardener-program The Penn State University Master Gardener program was established to assist Extension in reaching the consumer horticulture audience. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2011-07-28T13:50:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/nutrient-management This program provides a comprehensive source of information about Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act (Act 38, 2005) Program, and associated technical guidance and educational information. It also provides limited information concerning related programs. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T15:25:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/small-grains This site is designed to keep you abreast of of research and recommendations on small grain crops. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T19:32:54Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/soil-management This program provides information to manage agricultural soil for optimum crop yields and at the same time maintaining or improving the capacity of soil to provide essential ecosystem functions. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T15:45:06Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/sustainable-agriculture Food and agricultural systems that are economically, environmentally, and socially sound, now and in the future. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T20:24:56Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/tree-fruit-production Up-to-date resources pertaining to tree fruit production including news, publications, and fact sheets. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2011-07-28T13:50:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/turfgrass-management The turfgrass industry is a critical component of the success of Penn State's turfgrass programs. Find out more about the interactions between Penn State and those in the turfgrass industry. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T18:50:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/vegetable-and-small-fruit-production Up-to-date information on vegetables and small fruits. No publisher Mary Wodecki 2011-07-28T13:50:00Z Link http://plantscience.psu.edu/extension/weed-management The agronomic weed science extension program at Penn State focuses on issues relating to herbicide use, weed biology and ecology, integrated pest management (IPM), cover crop use, and other issues pertaining to the management of weeds in corn, soybeans, forages, and small grains. No publisher Rob Dickerson 2012-03-16T18:42:40Z Link