News - Guides and Publications
News - Guides and Publications


For the past few years, there have been numerous Penn State Extension articles on the emerging spotted lanternfly (SLF) issue. More


Family Garden Day 2018
04/25/2018
Penn State Master Gardeners in Cumberland County are hosting Family Garden Day on June 2nd from 10 am to 1 pm at the Cumberland County Extension office. “All Creatures Great and Small” is the theme of this year’s family-friendly event. More


Willow: 2018 Notable Native™ Herb
04/25/2018
The willow species contains many varieties useful to both humans and wildlife. More


A website is now available to track growing degree days (GDDs) for farmers in the northeast. It allows you to estimate GDDs from planting for your zip code and to compare to 15 or 30 year means. More


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


Soil Temperatures are Creeping Up
04/25/2018
Growers are monitoring the weather to start planting. Early morning soil temps at a 2 in. depth must be above 50°F for corn to germinate and 55°F for soybeans. More


Watch Out for Alfalfa Weevil
04/25/2018
Alfalfa weevil is becoming active across PA. Scout your fields to determine if weevil populations in your fields justify protection with an insecticide. More


Making Small Grain Fungicide Decisions
04/25/2018
Now is the time to consider your options for foliar fungicide on wheat and other grains. More


Torino (FRAC Group U6) has a supplemental label to control powdery mildew on apples and cherries. More


NEWA Off-Hours Incident Reporting
04/24/2018
The recent launch of our Network for Environment and Weather Applications (NEWA) Help Desk isn’t simply a way to send us an email or casual message. More


As I prepare this note on the status of the carbohydrate model results, we still have two sites that have not reached green tip (GT). More


Preparing for the Fire Blight Season
04/24/2018
Management strategies are discussed for fire blight, as well as for other important tree fruit diseases occurring during the month of May. More


Pennsylvania natural gas production averaged a record 15 billion cubic feet per day in 2017. More


Entomology Update: End of April, 2018
04/24/2018
As the 2018 growing season slowly progresses, the pest and beneficial insects are also getting ready for the season. More


Spring is a great time to deep clean your refrigerator and pantry. More