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Subscribe to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's monthly announcements on organic agriculture.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture PA Preferred Organic program helps eligible farms and businesses with marketing materials.

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) offers funding to farmers, agriculture service providers, graduate students, researchers and others. Northeast SARE offers seven grant categories.

This week, Penn State Extension launches its first quarterly organic field and forage crop newsletter.

If you enjoy growing garlic, delayed planting in the fall is one way to protect it from the Allium leafminer.

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

A mild and sunny stretch is in store this week followed by some potential tropical cyclone-enhanced rain by the end of the weekend.

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

University weed scientists across our region are conducting a survey of burcucumber distribution and management – your input would be valuable.

Energy experts to share insights on financial and technical support

Agricultural operations in Lehigh and Northampton counties will be "opening their gates" to the public for education and fun!

After 31 years of providing educational programs and assisting communities in northwestern Pennsylvania, Urban Forester and Natural Resources Educator Scott Sjolander has retired from Penn State.

Agricultural autonomy is advancing rapidly, creating new opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and safety across the agricultural industry.

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

Manure is not simply a waste product that needs to be disposed of, especially when fertilizer prices are high. The Penn State Manure N-P-K Economic Value Calculator makes the process of calculating manure nutrient value relatively simple.

The application process starts in October for this grant program offering communities large bare root trees to plant streetside, in parks, and other public spaces within their municipalities.

Fall emergence of allium leafminer (ALM) was detected in Lancaster County on September 25. ALM attacks plants in the Allium genus including onion, garlic, leek, scallions, shallots, and chives.

In 2024, Pennsylvania enacted a bill designed to strengthen the ecological value of vegetation along the state's roadways. What does the law entail, and how is it being implemented?

This weekly report, last updated September 23, 2026, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn.

Current reports of cucurbit downy mildew in Pennsylvania and surrounding states for the 2026 growing season.

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

New Report Highlights the Strength and Potential of Pennsylvania Agritourism

A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania.

Current reports of late blight in Pennsylvania and surrounding states for the 2026 growing season.

More than just a training event, the 2026 ACAP Ag Conservation Con brought 270 agricultural conservation professionals from across Pennsylvania and beyond.