agriculture

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania works hard to support families, seniors, veterans and children facing hunger every day. Going to an...

UNIVERSITY PARK — For those interested in a foundational exploration of techniques and strategies in mushroom and vegetable production, Penn State Ext...

The federal government has frozen grants awarded to Pennsylvania farmers, leaving behind unpaid contracts, people out of work and obstacles to reducin...

HARRISBURG (TNS) — Gov. Josh Shapiro is threatening potential legal action against the Trump administration after it slashed millions of dollars in fe...

MARCH: March is filled with symbols that remind us of renewals. “The cheerful bloom, the daffodil, symbolizes new beginnings and hope, while the aquam...

At our house no flower is more welcome than the early spring snowdrop. They are the first flower to appear in my garden often pushing their way up thr...

SHANKSVILLE (AP) — Officials say it will take decades to replace and revitalize trees at the national memorial in western Pennsylvania to the crew and...

I have always been curious about plants called the Christmas rose and another called the Lenten rose. They are herbaceous (die back to the soil and re...

UNIVERSITY PARK — For those deciding where to start their garden or orchard, Penn State Extension is offering a webinar, “Living on a Few Acres: Soil ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — The corn earworm causes the loss of more than 76,000 bushels of corn in the United States annually, and there is mounting evidence t...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension will offer a five-part webinar series in February and March focused on reducing stormwater around the home. The...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension is offering a new, online, self-paced course to teach pesticide applicators about the latest updates in agronom...

Native plants are those plants that occur naturally in our environment. Wildlife as well as people need these native plants to create a healthy enviro...

UNIVERSITY PARK — For those with trees or berry plants or those starting a small orchard, Penn State Extension is offering a webinar, “Living on a Few...

The McKean County Conservation District will partner with Penn State Extension, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency to...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Aimed at children who enjoy animals and are interested in learning more about common farm animals and dogs, Penn State Extension is ...

UNIVERSITY PARK — At the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Military Appreciation Day, Penn State Extension announced the launch of its Military Program. Runni...

HARRISBURG (TNS) — Gov. Josh Shapiro took the annual gubernatorial tour of the Pennsylvania Farm Show on Wednesday, greeting attendees while also talk...

The amount of daylight is slowly getting longer. My African violets are all in bloom, my rabbit’s foot fern has put up a new frond and my paperwhites ...

PHILADELPHIA (TNS) — New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker could potentially have a new and unexpected partner to push his objectives on improving th...