Penn State Extension
Penn State Extension


Penn State Extension has planned nine regional educational meetings for commercial tree fruit producers in 2019. More


July started out dry and hot but transitioned quickly, with almost no warning, to very wet and hot. More


Downy mildew was confirmed on cucumber in Mifflin County on July 11. Warmer weather throughout the state is helping crops along, but has also been good for insect pests. More


Wet weather and variable temperatures across the state continue to be challenging for vegetable and berry production. More


Cloudy weather, rainstorms, and variable temperatures across the state have slowed some crops and created very favorable conditions for disease development. More


It’s no secret that this spring has been cold and wet across Pennsylvania. On many farms, planting has been delayed as much as three weeks, and many crops already in the ground are developing more slowly than usual. More


Grape Disease - Black Rot Photo Gallery
Andrew Muza
Slideshow depicting various stages of black rot on grapes. More


Grape Berry Moth (GBM) is an insect in the Order: Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) and Family: Tortricidae. More