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An informative guide with details and pictures of dill.

Research shows that herbs and vegetable plants are good partners (and good companions), helping reduce pest damage.

Penn State Extension’s Health and Wellness Team supports Pennsylvanians’ Health and Wellness with research-based programs that promote healthy eating, physical activity, and chronic disease management.

Are you in the market for a pressure canner and confused by the many models and features available? Read on to discover some features to consider.

To preserve high-quality frozen foods it is important to understand the freezing process.

With careful processing, peas can be preserved to be enjoyed throughout the year.

When certain fruits and vegetables are cut, the exposure of the flesh to oxygen results in enzymatic browning. There are a number of ways to prevent this from occurring.

Canning terms can be confusing. Words that meant one thing many years ago may mean something totally different in today's canning directions. Let's take a look at some basic canning terms and procedures.

Reasons for reducing sugar in canning include flavor preferences for less sweetness, desire for reduced calories, and special dietary restrictions. The good news: it is possible to can fruits with little or no added sugar!

Freezing is by far the most popular method of preserving strawberries.

Checking field conditions and planter and drill performance is crucial to maximize yields, especially when planting in no-till conditions.

Commissioned by the PA Beef Producers Working Group (PABPWG) to characterize the beef industry in PA and identify specific challenges and opportunities producers face across the Commonwealth.

Farmers often ask, "Can AI tell me what spray to use or help plan a spray schedule?" It's a fair question—and one Extension is trying to answer.

Overall health and performance should be the determining factor when selecting a calf starter.

El inicio de un negocio de aplicación de pesticidas en Pensilvania requiere comprender dos pasos importantes. Si bien al principio puede parecer complejo, el proceso es sencillo si se siguen los pasos en el orden adecuado.

Starting a pesticide application business in Pennsylvania requires two separate but related processes: licensing and registration. While the steps may seem complex at first, the process is straightforward when taken in the correct order.

What else might you be drinking when you have a glass of water?

This creamy Green Goddess Dip combines low-fat mayonnaise and Greek yogurt with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon for a bright, flavorful dip.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article about grassed waterways.

Salt is an essential nutrient. An excess or deficiency of salt can cause serious health problems for cattle. This article discusses the problems associated with salt and how to prevent them.

Take control of your future and protect your loved ones with thoughtful planning to secure your wishes, reduce stress, and bring lasting peace of mind.

Research has shown that 15-inch soybeans often yield higher than 30-inch soybeans, especially in scenarios of late planting, using early maturing varieties, high weed pressure, and when early season growth is constrained.

Informational table showing efficacy of pesticides for grape disease control.

This section is intended to provide accurate information on some, but not all, of the issues regarding farm labor.

Frost damage to susceptible plant tissues is a concern with strawberries nearly every year, blueberries in some years, and even brambles occasionally.