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

It will be a day of family-friendly fishing fun at Willow Creek Sportsman’s Club as they host the second annual Youth Trout Derby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

Swaths of Pennsylvania and many other states are honeycombed with old, unstable mines that can cause the earth to suddenly give way and threaten peopl...

In more than 35 years of pursuing the outdoor life, I’ve seen a lot of magnificent things. From rutting bucks to gobbling toms, I have been blessed wi...

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 ...

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...

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

MARIENVILLE — The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is accepting public review and comment for the North Kane vegetation management project...