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News The 2018 Berry Season in Review
02/07/2019
The 2018 summer weather was certainly memorable. Most of the state was extremely wet for the growing season, and this was reflected in some of the problems we were seeing. More
News Visitors to the annual festival had an opportunity to learn about how stormwater can impact their local waterways. More
News July started out dry and hot but transitioned quickly, with almost no warning, to very wet and hot. More
News Students from Wilson College visited the Cumberland County Penn State Extension office to learn how land use, ground water, and private water wells interconnect. More
News If you grow blueberries on your farm, please consider participating in this short survey. More
News 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
News Wet weather and variable temperatures across the state continue to be challenging for vegetable and berry production. More
News Cloudy weather, rainstorms, and variable temperatures across the state have slowed some crops and created very favorable conditions for disease development. More
News The warm wet weather the past couple of weeks together with high humidity is creating perfect conditions for a number of strawberry diseases. More
News 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
News This year, we had a long cold winter, the spring warm-up just isn’t happening yet in much of the state, and plant growth is nearly 2 weeks behind schedule. More
News Fifty-three homeowners attended the workshop where they received water test reports and assistance in interpreting the testing results. More
News Spring Yard Care Tips for Water Quality
03/16/2018
When you are thinking about spring projects, consider some tips to enhance water quality and manage stormwater. More
News The winter off season is an ideal time for green industry professionals to prepare for and take the pesticide applicator certification (aka pesticide license) exam. More
News The Penn State Grape and Wine Team is supporting the blooming grape and wine industry. More
News Strawberry Variety Update – Fall 2017
12/07/2017
It’s that time of year when we start thinking about putting together plant orders for next season. More
News Given the mild winter and earliness of berry crops this year, it’s not a big surprise that spotted wing drosophila presence is early, too. More
News An update to last Fall’s article on growing berries in grow bags is sorely needed, just to keep other people from repeating some of our less-than-enjoyable experiences. More
News Spotted Wing Drosophila Update
07/05/2012
Clouds of spotted wing drosophila are still around our raspberries, and it’s apparent this pest is going to be a challenge every year for the foreseeable future. More