Articles

Large wood provides multiple benefits in stream systems such as stabilized streambanks, improved floodplain connectivity, and more diverse aquatic habitat.

Calf jackets can assist in giving your calves a healthy start.

There are many factors that can affect a farm's milking routine. But something to keep in mind is that seconds matter in your routine.

Properly positioned brisket locators provide correct resting space and minimize injury.

Farming is filled with respiratory hazards such as pesticide vapors, dusty fields, dangerous hydrogen sulfide accumulations in manure pits and pump sumps.

Choosing the correct respirator for the job reduces injury or long term illness.

Penn State's Extension Ag Safety and Health program produces annual summaries of Pennsylvania's farm fatalities. These summaries can help identify hazards and risks associated with production agriculture with a goal of mitigating those sources.

Farmer's Lung and Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome (ODTS) are names given to two farm occupational diseases caused by inhaling airborne mold spores.

This article describes simple, relatively inexpensive instruments for detecting ammonia gas concentration in animal housing to ensure proper air quality.

Poor air quality in poultry houses can harm bird welfare and performance, with carbon dioxide often highest during brooding and ammonia rising later in the flock cycle.

Disaster preparedness is crucial to risk mitigation. Learn more about resources available to livestock owners from the USDA when disaster strikes.

Summary of a 2020 "state of the industry" survey on enterprise-level production, business, and marketing being utilized by Pennsylvania small-scale and farmstead value-added dairy processors.

Virtual events have become popular and convenient due to their accessibility, offering agritourism businesses the opportunity to reach a wider audience without the limitations of physical space.

Classes provide agritourism operations with an effective way to diversify their offerings, giving them the opportunity to make use of their existing resources and expertise.

Noise is generally one of the greatest concerns people have about any new development, especially in rural areas where most solar and hybrid systems will be located, along with a fair amount of battery storage.

Witch's brooms are the result of odd disruptions in a plant's normal growth, but also the source of many cultivated varieties of dwarf conifers for the home garden.

From 1,000-year-old trees to rock-mimicking living stones, discover four tough plants that don't just survive the planet's harshest habitats—they thrive in them.

Many indoor gardeners move their houseplants outdoors for the summer. It is important to plan carefully before carrying the plants back into the house for the winter.

Coffee grounds and eggshells are valuable additions to a garden. Protect your garden and your health by following science-based research instead of gardening myths and hacks.

Have you wondered whether you can replant seeds from your garden? Here is basic information to help you get started with saving seeds.

Understanding the difference between markup and profit margin is critical to the success of your business.

Application of sewage sludge to farmland has been a common practice in Pennsylvania for many years and allows this material to be recycled, rather than incinerated or disposed of in landfills.

Results from the analysis of a special data request from the 2022 Census of Agriculture

High precipitation in recent weeks caused localized flooding in parts of Pennsylvania. Another clear call for the critical importance of soil management to improve infiltration and reduce runoff.

Work-Integrated Learning connects education with real-world experience to build career-ready skills. This article highlights how WIL can help strengthen the agricultural workforce.