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Domestic honey bee hives are down by 59% compared to 60 years ago, with rapid declines over the last forty years. The populations of some native bee species may also be declining.

The Tree Fruit Maturity Report is 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.

The Tree Fruit Maturity Report is 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.

Want to get the most out of your berries at the market? This video highlights important considerations for post-harvest berry handling.

The Apple Maturity Report is 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.

As we enter apple harvest, be mindful of the time interval between the last fungicide spray and harvest. Target your final sprays as close to harvest as possible to limit storage rots.

The Apple Maturity Report is 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.

Learn how to prune grapevines, manage pests and diseases, and boost harvests in this class led by enology extension educator and master gardener Molly Kelly.

No other farm machine is so identified with the hazards of production agriculture as the tractor.

This article will examine large farm dump truck and trailer safety issues relating to the use of these units on farms.

With the urgency felt by farm families during the fall season, here are some safety reminders.

Conocer los síntomas de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor y saber cómo responder puede salvar vidas.

Early spring is the time of year to watch for scale insects on blueberries and prune out infested canes and branches. This is a good time to treat the plants if you find these pests.

Angular leaf spot, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas fragariae, is frequently problematic in strawberry plantings.

Spotted wing drosophila is now being found across the state, though in relatively low numbers in cooler locations. Any susceptible crop that is turning color or is ripe is now subject to attack.

Conditions have been favorable this season for brown rot fungal spores to build up in peach, nectarine, and other stone fruit. Preharvest brown rot management is critical to limit loss to rots.

Fire blight incidence is occurring throughout the region. Bitter rot of apple risk continues.

The forecasted weather for June 6-7, 2025, will trigger bitter rot infection conditions in apple orchards. Fungicides are most effective when applied prior to the rain event.

Tour an organic fruit and vegetable farm and connect with fellow growers to share ideas, strategies, and practices for successful organic production.

The 1-800 PENN IPM line is designed to provide concise messages on important production and management issues for growers of specialty crops including vegetables, cut flowers, small fruit, tree fruit, and Christmas trees. Certain content is also available in Spanish.

The apple and peach phenology report tracks bud development from the start of the season through the setting of fruit in four growing regions in Pennsylvania: Central, Northwestern, Southcentral, and Southeastern.

Apple scab, rust, and apple blotch spores continue to be active, and conditions are extremely favorable for infection. Scout for fire blight infections. Management for bacterial spot on susceptible stone fruit should be underway.

The apple and peach phenology report tracks bud development from the start of the season through the setting of fruit in four growing regions in Pennsylvania: Central, Northwestern, Southcentral, and Southeastern.

The apple and peach phenology report tracks bud development from the start of the season through the setting of fruit in four growing regions in Pennsylvania: Central, Northwestern, Southcentral, and Southeastern.

Much of Pennsylvania has received rain that provided relief from dry conditions; however, with the rain comes increased disease pressure. If conditions are cool and wet, Botrytis is the disease of main concern.