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Elk County

Phone:

814-776-5331

Email:

ElkExt@psu.edu

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.

Address:

Courthouse Annex 300 Center Street

Ridgway, Pennsylvania 15853

Client Relationship Manager: Robert Dickinson

Business Operations Manager: Chi Catalone

News

The Dairy Industry's Growing Concern: Influenza A and Its Impact on Dairy Cattle

Date Posted 12/9/2024

This article describes the new Federal Order for the National Milk Testing Strategy for HPAI in dairy cattle.

This year's Ram and Buck Test Sale is scheduled for August 18th. Enter you animals today!

News

Raise the Bar–PA Ram and Buck Grow Test Sale Accepting Entries!

Date Posted 4/4/2025

The Pennsylvania Ram and Buck Growth Test Sale is now open for nominations, offering sheep and goat breeders a valuable opportunity to evaluate their animals' genetic potential under standardized conditions.

Pest Watch Corn Earworm Map, September 24, 2025

News

Pestwatch Report

Date Posted 9/24/2025

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

Diplodia tip blight on Douglas Fir photo credit: Kelly Piccioni

News

Christmas Tree Scouting Report: June 12, 2025

Date Posted 6/11/2025

Scouting information for commercial Christmas tree growers in Pennsylvania

An external abscess causing characteristic chest swelling or ventral abdomen causes a distinctive "pigeon-breasted" appearance that gives pigeon fever the name. Photo credit: Erica Lacher, DVM

News

Pigeon Fever Expands East: A Guide for Horse Owners

Date Posted 7/15/2025

Pigeon fever is a growing threat in the eastern U.S., causing abscesses and swelling in horses. Spread by flies, it peaks in hot, dry weather. Early care and fly control are key to prevention.

News

What's in Your Glass? A Drinking Water Journey

Date Posted 8/7/2025

This new engaging, hands-on curriculum is designed to help youth understand where their drinking water comes from and why testing it is important.

News

DCNR Releases Stormwater Guidance for PA Karst Areas

Date Posted 8/8/2025

DCNR's new technical bulletin offers best practices for managing stormwater in Pennsylvania's karst regions to reduce sinkhole risks and protect groundwater.