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Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Don deMackiewicz, Sarah Pickel, and Cathy Thomas (PDA), Jim Fogarty

This weekly report, last updated June 10, 2026, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn.

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

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

After mostly dry conditions across the state this past week, the upcoming week will bring at least more frequent chances for rain.

This is the last slug update. Low slug numbers found.

Potato leafhopper populations are high in some parts of the state, so scout your alfalfa fields to understand your local populations.

This article highlights how agritourism farms are responding to crop loss and navigating recovery.

Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Don deMackiewicz, Sarah Pickel, and Cathy Thomas (PDA), Jim Fogarty

Below are some early season soybean herbicide options to consider for controlling problem weeds in the crop.

Input prices are higher than historical averages. Even so, producers still have opportunities to protect their profitability.

The newest member of the Field and Forage Crops Team, Caetano Sales, is eager to support York County producers.

Scout for black cutworm in corn fields, bean leaf beetle in young soybean fields, and cereal leaf beetle in small grains

More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy.

How market managers and growers can work together when fruit supply is reduced

Sheep producers are requested to provide feedback on reproduction in their flocks.

Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Don deMackiewicz, Sarah Pickel, and Cathy Thomas (PDA), Jim Fogarty

Growers may be experiencing severe fire blight in their orchards in 2026. Information about the USDA-FSA Tree Assistance Program (TAP) is provided to remind growers of their options when natural disasters occur, such as severe fire blight.

Warm, rainy weather brings the threat of bitter rot, and sooty blotch and flyspeck infections. Marssonina spores are still active. Bacterial spot and cherry leaf spot management are necessary. Growers need to be vigilant during these conditions.

Check your crop's growth stage and your area's risk level to prepare for scab infection.

Penn State Extension and PennAg Industries are working together to host an educational field walk and banquet geared towards wheat producers in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Guidance for reporting grapevine freeze damage from the April 2026 event.

The week 8 newsletter for the spring 2026 Everybody Walk Across Pennsylvania Program - week of May 25, 2026.

Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Don deMackiewicz, Sarah Pickel, and Cathy Thomas (PDA), Jim Fogarty

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