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Butler County

Phone:

724-287-4761

Fax:

724-287-5911

Email:

ButlerExt@psu.edu

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.

Address:

101 Motor Pool Way

Butler, Pennsylvania 16001-3545

Client Relationship Manager: Craig Conforti

Business Operations Manager: Craig Conforti

News

The Dairy Industry's Growing Concern: Influenza A and Its Impact on Dairy Cattle

Date Posted 12/9/2024

This article describes the new Federal Order for the National Milk Testing Strategy for HPAI in dairy cattle.

Callery pear is on the Pennsylvania noxious weed list and should not be sold. Photo: Glen Bupp

News

Don't Sell or Buy Callery Pear in Pennsylvania

Date Posted 3/20/2025

Callery pear was added to the Pennsylvania noxious weed list in 2024.

White Pine Weevil photo credit: Sandra Jensen, Cornell University, Bugwood.org

News

Christmas Tree Scouting Report: March 27, 2025

Date Posted 3/26/2025

Weekly Scouting updates from the IPM team for commercial Christmas tree growers

Adults on white pine leader. Photo credit: Daniel Herms bugwood.org

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Christmas Tree Scouting Report: April 3, 2025

Date Posted 4/2/2025

Christmas tree scouting reports compiled by an IPM Scouting team for commercial Christmas tree growers.

This year's Ram and Buck Test Sale is scheduled for August 18th. Enter you animals today!

News

Raise the Bar–PA Ram and Buck Grow Test Sale Accepting Entries!

Date Posted 4/4/2025

The Pennsylvania Ram and Buck Growth Test Sale is now open for nominations, offering sheep and goat breeders a valuable opportunity to evaluate their animals' genetic potential under standardized conditions.

Pest Watch Corn Earworm Map, September 24, 2025

News

Pestwatch Report

Date Posted 9/24/2025

This weekly report, last updated September 24, 2025, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn.

News

Deer Management in Pennsylvania

Date Posted 5/6/2025

White-tailed deer damage crops across Pennsylvania. Here are five deer management programs from the PA Game Commission. Work with your local game warden for effective, long-term deer control on your farm.