News

It is hard to know when weather conditions may be favorable for strawberry anthracnose and botrytis.

Your crops may need frost protection.

A late blight outbreak was observed on high-tunnel tomatoes in southern Onondaga County (NY) the week of April 8.

You may be facing unique situations in cover cropped fields this spring. Read on for more information about cover crop termination options.

A generally mild but unsettled end to the week will lead to a quieter but much cooler weekend.

Various parts of Pennsylvania witnessed severe isolated thunderstorms for brief periods on April 14 and 15.

Slugs have appeared in low numbers across the state and eggs have been observed.

The latest updates on the state of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak and reminders to keep practicing good biosecurity.

The 11th Annual Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium will take place May 23, 2024 in Harrisburg with an optional field trip on May 22.

Growers must closely monitor weather conditions this week, April 15 – 20, 2024. The mild temperatures over the last week have pushed many apple varieties to bloom.

Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for six PFAS have been announced.

Two new resources have been approved that will assist landowners and conservation professionals to navigate prevailing wage requirements as they are applied under the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

April is the month to be mindful of ways we can help planet Earth.

A spring progresses, some insect pests will become active soon. Now it is a good time to plan your scouting efforts.

Best management practices for terminating winter cereal forages and cover crops with pre-plant burndown programs.

This policy brief, "Women Grape and Wine Producers in Pennsylvania, USA, and Mendoza, Argentina: Meeting Sustainability Challenges Through Networks," highlights findings from an interdisciplinary project.

Two new survey's have been released for pig producers - and we need your help! Please take a few minutes to participate in the survey so we can better serve you.

An apple scab infection event is forecasted for April 10 through April 12. Conditions are also favorable for brown rot infection of blooming stone fruit trees. Protection is necessary for this event.

One of the common themes throughout the Green Industry Team's April discussion was the extent to which plant growth was advanced in area landscapes.

The 2023–24 winter was milder than previous years, with a few winter storms interspersed between milder temperatures.

Considerations for weedy grass and broadleaf control options in grass forages during early spring.

Contribute to a survey to help improve planting techniques for wildflower strips.

An apple scab infection event is forecasted for March 30 through April 3 for those with green tissue present on their apple trees. Conditions are also favorable for brown rot infection of blooming stone fruit trees. Protection is necessary for this event.

NRCS is accepting project proposals looking to identify and address barriers to accessing grazing assistance, conserve natural resources and increase technical assistance and outreach to underserved producers.

Pollinator Container Kits are back! Preorder your kit now and begin enticing pollinators to your garden.