agriculture

HARRISBURG (TNS) The 109th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is about to begin, and that means it’s finally time to get the first glimpse of the new butte...

Want to snuggle up to a miniature, shaggy Highland cow (and who doesn't)? Watch Food Network star Chef Jet Tila in the kitchen? Witness in person a 1,...

A nice little project for the days and weeks after the holidays is planting paperwhite bulbs. Planting these lovely flowers is good for those quiet da...

In his latest email to constituents, U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson once again shows that he sides with business over workers. He criticized the Biden admin...

The amaryllis is one of our most beautiful holiday plants. If you are new to growing amaryllis the easiest way to get started is to purchase one of th...

A gas station can be much more than a place to fuel up a vehicle. It can be aa community hub; a small gathering spot where locals can recharge, grab a...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Autumn beauty can sure leave a mess behind! For many people the love of the seasonal aesthetic is lessened by the work involved to c...

HARRISBURG — Nearly 3,000 additional Pennsylvania seniors will benefit from the Senior Food Box Program under new income guidelines announced by the U...

The geranium has always been one of the most popular annuals in our garden. It is the anchor of our containers, the dependable thriller, that holds th...

The Bradford Tree Board — in partnership with Bradford Public Works, Graham’s Greenhouse, UPB’s Rotary Club, Penn State Cooperative Extension Service ...

One of the most important tools in gardening is the garden journal. Some questions to consider are what to write, how do I start, and what kind of jou...

Penn State Extension will offer a Tree Tenders training in early 2025. The classes, which will be held via webinar, will be held from noon to 1 p.m. W...

Our dahlias are now the main event of late summer. While the gardener is tending to the perennial border and grooming what is left in our containers, ...

With the beautiful autumn weather we are enjoying it is a good time to take a walk around the garden. You will need pencil and paper. What perennials ...

Don’t panic. The City of Bradford’s Tree Board takes its responsibilities very seriously. Six of the now iconic Bradford pear trees lining Boylston St...

The conservation districts of Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter and Tioga counties, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative (S...

UNIVERSITY PARK — Weeds are a major factor limiting yield in organic vegetable and other horticultural crop systems, and the lack of effective biologi...

HARRISBURG (TNS) — In less than 100 days, Pennsylvania’s largest indoor agricultural event kicks off in Harrisburg. During a visit in Lancaster County...

LOS ANGELES (TNS) — Most Americans don’t think twice about leaving half a glass of water on the table as they leave a restaurant. It’s only when we pa...

KANE — Dr. Todd Ristau, researcher in silviculture, will be the keynote speaker when the Roach-Bauer Forestry Forum marks 40 years Oct. 10. Reservatio...