HARRISBURG — The theme for the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show has been announced. The theme, “Powering Pennsylvania,” was announced recently by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger. The Farm Show will run Saturday, Jan. 4 to Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg.
UNIVERSITY PARK — Swine diseases and herd health are critical topics in pig farming, impacting animal welfare, productivity and the economic viability of swine operations, according to organizers of an upcoming Penn State Extension webinar, "Swine Health Short Course," which will occur Nov. 14 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program is designed for pig producers, local veterinarians and other animal health workers. Effective management of herd health involves understanding, preventing and controlling various swine diseases, organizers noted. Instructors will share updates on ...
HARRISBURG — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding invites Pennsylvanians to carve out some time for family fun, while supporting a Pennsylvania pumpkin farmer. Purchase a PA-grown pumpkin and make it your canvas for creativity in the PA Preferred® pumpkin contest, PA Pumpkin Palooza: Where Gourds Go Glam. “Pennsylvania has a pumpkin patch around every corner and a farmer producing the best quality products on the market,” said Secretary Redding. “Take time this fall for some fun on the farm and pick a PA pumpkin to express your creative support for Pennsylvania farms. Not ...
HARRISBURG — The box tree moth, a highly destructive, invasive insect new to North America, was recently discovered for the first time in Pennsylvania in two cemeteries in Erie County. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued a quarantine to help businesses and homeowners recognize the insect, learn how to control it, and keep it from spreading. The insect feeds on and destroys boxwoods, which are frequently used as topiaries and hedges and featured in Pennsylvania’s public gardens, parks, and conservatories, which are some of the oldest and most popular in the ...
GRANTVILLE — During a Sept. 19 national Farm Tour concert at Bow Creek Farm and Cattle Company, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized singer Luke Bryan for his advocacy for farmers, and partnership with Feeding America to fight hunger in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. Redding presented Governor Josh Shapiro’s proclamation naming Sept.19 “Here’s to the Farmer Day” in recognition of Pennsylvania farmers, the work they do daily to feed our families and our economy, and their partnership with Feeding America to enrich our lives and combat hunger. ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension is offering a free webinar, “Nutrition for the Performance Horse,” on crafting diets for working horses based on exercise type, intensity and nutrition for different disciplines. The event will occur from noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 23. This webinar is designed for horse owners, trainers and enthusiasts; those interested in equine nutrition; and riders and competitors. Performance horses are not just show jumpers, eventers, reiners or endurance horses, organizers noted. From top competitors to the trusty school horse giving lessons several days a ...