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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.

Fall is a great time to control winter annuals and perennials weeds as a burndown or in cover crops.

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

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

What is Pennsylvania's Noxious Weed List and how are plants designated for this list? Find out more below.

Mid-Atlantic Agroforestry Conference: Forest Farming and Multifunctional Buffers on June 4–5, 2026

In recent years, a fungal disease is becoming more prevalent in Pennsylvania pumpkin fields.

Agritourism was again in the spotlight at the 2025 Starting and Improving Farms Conference. Attendees toured three agritourism operations and heard speakers discuss best practices for starting an agritourism operation, marketing, and pricing.

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

Dry soil provides an opportunity to remediate soil compaction, but first check if it is needed, and choose the right equipment.

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.

Be aware of the risk of Hessian fly and aphids to fall-planted small grains.

Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers.

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

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.

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

Two cases of locally acquired malaria have been found in the United States in the past couple of months with one case occurring in the nearby state of New Jersey.

Penn State Extension releases a new calculator for assessing digester economic performance.

Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers.

Jennie Diehl Mazzone became a Horticulture Educator with Penn State Extension in Franklin County on September 2.

This bi-monthly article is a collection of forest health observations, plant and animal phenology, important upcoming dates, and hunting season changes.

Yearly fluctuations in groundwater levels are normal, but the end of summer in drier years can lead to concerns about reduced well yields.

Adult allium leafminers were spotted on September 15, 2025, in Manheim, PA, marking the start of the fall flight.

Drought-stressed grain soybean crops can be harvested as forage, but pesticide application and crop insurance should be checked before chopping.

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