Forages

People Working with Forages in Pennsylvania : University Park

University Park

Alphabetical Listing by Last Name

Agronomy Department; 116 ASI Building; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-1016; Fax: (814) 863-7043; e-mail: dbb@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Extension (80%), Research (20%); Areas of Interest: Soil fertility, soil testing, farm nutrient management.

Comerford, John W. : Associate Professor: Dairy and Animal; Science Department; 324 Henning Building; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-3661; Fax: (814) 863-6042; e-mail: jxc16@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Extension (75%), Research (25%); Areas of Interest: Management factors in beef cattle production.
Comerford, Pat : Instructor: Dairy and Animal Science; Department; 324 Henning Building; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-3657; Fax: (814) 863-6042; e-mail: pcomerford@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Extension (100%); Areas of Interest: Horse management and nutrition.
Curran, William, S.: Professor: Agronomy Department; 116 ASI Building; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-1014; Fax: (814) 863-7043; e-mail: wsc2@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Extension (75%), Research (25%); Areas of Interest: Weed science, herbicide soil interaction, and integrated pest management.

Goslee, Sarah : Ecologist: USDA-ARS_Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit; Building 3702, Curtin Road; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-0887; Fax: (814) 863-0935; e-mail: sarah.goslee@ars.usda.gov; Areas of Interest: Dr. Goslee studies the factors controlling plant species diversity in managed grasslands, including climate, soils, biotic interactions and landscape pattern.
Hall, Marvin H.: Professor: Agronomy Department; 116 ASI Building; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-1019; Fax: (814) 863-7043; e-mail: mhh2@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Extension (60%), Research (25%), Teaching (15%); Areas of Interest: Culture and utilization of forage crops in farming systems.
Harpster, Harold W. : Associate Professor: Dairy and Animal Science Department; 350 ASI Building; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-0734; Fax: (814) 863-6042; e-mail: h1h@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Research (70%), Teaching (30%); Areas of Interest: Animal Science; Animal Feeds & Nutrition; Factors effecting growth and body composition.
Holden, Lisa. : Associate Professor: Dairy and Animal Science Department; 324 Henning Building; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-3672; Fax: (814) 863-6042; e-mail: lah7@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Extension (75%), Research (25%); Areas of Interest: Dairy nutrition.
Karsten, Heather: Assistant Professor: Agronomy Department; 116 ASI Building; The Pennsylvania State University; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-3179; Fax: (814) 863-7043; e-mail: hdk3@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Teaching (75%), Research (25%); Areas of Interest: Pasture Management & Ecosystems
Rotz, C. Alan: Agricultural Engineer with USDA-ARS: USDA-ARS Pasture Lab Building; University Park, PA 16802-3702; Phone: (814) 865-2049; Fax: (814) 863-0935; e-mail: alrotz@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Research (100%); Areas of Interest: Modeling farming systems including crops, animals, and machinery to assist in on-farm decission making.
Sanderson, Matt, A.: Research Agronomist with USDA-ARS: USDA-ARS Pasture Lab Building; University Park, PA 16802-3702; Phone: (814) 865-1067; Fax: (814) 863-0935; e-mail: mas44@psu.edu; Responsibilities: Research (100%); Areas of Interest: The agronomy and ecology of grazing lands in the northeastern U.S.
Skinner, Howard, R.: Physiological Plant Ecologist: USDA-ARS-Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit; Building 3702, Curtin Road; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 863-8758; Fax: (814) 863-0935; e-mail: howard.skinner@ars.usda.gov; Areas of Interest: Dr. Skinner\u2019s research examines how abiotic and biotic stresses affect the productivity and persistence of pastures in the Northeastern U.S. and how plant species diversity affects pasture responses to stress.
Soder, Kathy, J.: Animal Scientist: USDA-ARS-Pasture Systems and Watershed Management Research Unit; Building 3702, Curtin Road; University Park, PA 16802; Phone: (814) 865-3158; Fax: (814) 863-0935; e-mail: kathy.soder@ars.usda.gov; Areas of Interest: Dr. Soder conducts research that leads to the development of decision aid tools and information to improve animal productivity and health, emphasizing intensively managed grazing systems.