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News Spotted Lanternfly is on the Move
09/05/2018
Spotted Lanternflies are now in the adult life stage and are much more mobile. More
News Nearly every farm has a 4-wheeler or utility vehicle used to assist with farm activities. Keep safety in mind when operating these vehicles. More
News Cereal rust mites are a small but destructive pest that could be robbing yield and quality from your timothy hay fields. More
News Penn State Extension Brazil Ag Tour
02/28/2018
Follow Penn State Extension Brazil International Workshop and Ag Tour through their daily blog posts. More
News Help your forage plants prepare for winter survival and spring regrowth. Weed control, soil fertility and liming are a few key factors to consider this fall. More
News Pasture Management for Fall
09/13/2017
Be careful not to hurt your pasture stand this fall. Read about tips for successful fall pasture management. More
News New ways to incorporate on-farm culturing in herd health routines. More
News If you use manure, the amount of fertilizer nitrogen you apply at planting affects your pre-sidedress testing options later this spring. More
News Reducing Forage Harvest Losses
05/17/2017
Ready, Set, Mow! First cutting alfalfa is underway in many parts of the state. Every pass across the field reduces the amount of dry matter you end up with in a bale. How much are you leaving behind? More
News Drought Happens - Are You Ready?
05/15/2017
Drought is a regular occurrence somewhere in the United States, even here in Pennsylvania. More
News Time to Mow Cereal Rye for Straw
05/10/2017
Above average temperatures this spring has advanced the maturity of the rye as well as other forages. More
News Drilling a New or Replacement Well
05/08/2017
Anyone installing a new well—or replacing an inadequate old system needs to plan carefully to ensure an adequate supply of good-quality water. More
News One third of York County households are served by private water and septic. Home Water and Septic System Workshops help homeowners maintain these systems. More
News Inspecting the wellhead (above ground portion of the well) every year helps a well owner discover potential issues before they become expensive problems. More
News Your well requires regular maintenance, just like any other system in your home. Regular inspection and some simple steps will help safeguard your water supply. More
News Hydrilla is a submerged aquatic weed of concern in Pennsylvania. More
Asian carp is a catchall name for four species of carp, silver, bighead, grass, and black carp from Southeast Asia that are now threatening the Great Lakes. More
News Watershed-friendly Deicing
01/30/2017
Did you know that runoff containing de-icing chemicals can damage our rivers and streams? More
News FSA Cover Crop Guidelines
01/04/2017
Recently the FSA, NRCS, and RMA worked together to develop consistent, simple, and flexible policy for cover crop practices. More