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Washington County

Phone:

724-207-2010

Email:

WashingtonExt@psu.edu

Office Hours:

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you.

Address:

95 West Beau Street, Suite 100

Washington, Pennsylvania 15301

Client Relationship Manager: Cheyenne Filous

Business Operations Manager: Toni Grafton

News

The Dairy Industry's Growing Concern: Influenza A and Its Impact on Dairy Cattle

Date Posted 12/9/2024

This article describes the new Federal Order for the National Milk Testing Strategy for HPAI in dairy cattle.

This year's Ram and Buck Test Sale is scheduled for August 18th. Enter you animals today!

News

Raise the Bar–PA Ram and Buck Grow Test Sale Accepting Entries!

Date Posted 4/4/2025

The Pennsylvania Ram and Buck Growth Test Sale is now open for nominations, offering sheep and goat breeders a valuable opportunity to evaluate their animals' genetic potential under standardized conditions.

Pest Watch Corn Earworm Map, September 24, 2025

News

Pestwatch Report

Date Posted 9/24/2025

This weekly report, last updated September 24, 2025, provides statewide trap catches and timely management recommendations for key pests of sweet corn.

Large bare root trees awaiting planting.

News

Pennsylvania Communities Save Money Planting Large Bare Root Trees

Date Posted 7/9/2025

Over 1600 large caliper bare root trees were planted by Pennsylvania communities in Spring 2025 with help of mini-grant program.

An external abscess causing characteristic chest swelling or ventral abdomen causes a distinctive "pigeon-breasted" appearance that gives pigeon fever the name. Photo credit: Erica Lacher, DVM

News

Pigeon Fever Expands East: A Guide for Horse Owners

Date Posted 7/15/2025

Pigeon fever is a growing threat in the eastern U.S., causing abscesses and swelling in horses. Spread by flies, it peaks in hot, dry weather. Early care and fly control are key to prevention.

News

What's in Your Glass? A Drinking Water Journey

Date Posted 8/7/2025

This new engaging, hands-on curriculum is designed to help youth understand where their drinking water comes from and why testing it is important.

News

DCNR Releases Stormwater Guidance for PA Karst Areas

Date Posted 8/8/2025

DCNR's new technical bulletin offers best practices for managing stormwater in Pennsylvania's karst regions to reduce sinkhole risks and protect groundwater.