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The PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative aims to strengthen local food systems and increase market opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers.

Training held in Luzerne County this past summer will be available to other Pennsylvania communities in 2025.

This survey seeks to gather insights on Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation (ASD) practices across the United States

The EPA's new rules for herbicide and insecticide use mandate checking the Bulletins Live! before applications and require mitigation strategies in endangered species habitats, despite some policy simplifications.

Time is running out to get your Penn State Agronomy Club apparel.

Pennsylvanians who struggle with home heating bills can now apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

These fire safety tips won't put a damper on harvest festivities.

With drought conditions worsening over parts of southern PA, there will be little in the way of widespread organized rain during the upcoming week.

In general, fall is a great time to control weeds in small grains, pastures, and fallow areas but what if it's droughty?

The Apple Maturity Report is a weekly program to inform producers about the maturity of the most common apple cultivars sampled from three regions represented by three Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Berks, and Centre.

Check back often for the most current list of virtual and in-person training events from Penn State and partners in ag conservation excellence.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture released a call for a PA Agricultural Innovation Grant recently. Funding up to $2 Million will be available.

Penn State Extension and the Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training (CACAT) are excited to welcome a new educator to the team in fall of 2024.

This weekly news update reports on ripening progress of wine grape cultivars from commercial vineyards in Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Apple Maturity Report is a weekly program to inform producers about the maturity of the most common apple cultivars sampled from three regions represented by three counties: Adams, Berks, and Centre.

The Agricultural Innovation Grant is a $10 Million investment in Pennsylvania's agricultural industry.

Precocious germination of soybean seeds has been reported in many regions in Pennsylvania. How does pre-harvest sprouting affect soybean quality?

An upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, "Communicating With Farmers Under Stress," is aimed at helping participants learn the signs of stress and how to help.

The Penn State Law Rural Economic Development Clinic is open to assist farmers with various legal matters.

Collecting soil samples in the fall for nutrient analysis will help you set up a successful fertility program for the years to come.

Fall is a great time to control winter annuals and perennials weeds as well as declining sod stands.

Small grain establishment and growth can be hindered by weeds, below are some herbicide options to consider for problem weeds species.

In some areas of Pennsylvania, farmers are reporting higher than-normal incidence of soybean seed diseases. What are the different symptoms and signs? Where did they come from?

The Pennsylvania Apple Maturity Report is a weekly program to inform producers about the maturity of the most common apple cultivars sampled from three regions represented by three counties: Adams, Berks, and Centre.

Master Watershed Stewards gain plant knowledge on a recent nature walk.