Hello. My name is Kera Bentz, I am the 18-year-old dairy ambassador on the Juniata Dairy Promotion Court. I have participated on the dairy court for six years now, and every year since I have learned and grown a passion for the dairy industry. My journey started in 2019 as a 13-year-old dairy ...
LEBANON — The Pennsylvania Cattlemen's Association is once again hosting the annual Beef Summer Field Day on Saturday, Aug. 10 to help beef producers learn more about their industry through several well-known speakers. The field day, which will take place at Wen-Crest Farms, 549 Schaeffer Rd., Lebanon, begins with a presentation from Dr. Ron Gill, professor and Extension Livestock Specialist from Texas A&M University. Dr. Gill, who will speak on "Stockmanship and Stewardship," has won multiple awards in the beef industry education sector and specializes in ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — With spotted lanternfly egg-hatch season in full swing, residents in numerous Pennsylvania communities are preparing for the arrival of this pest, known for its appetite for the sap of grapevines, hardwoods and ornamental plants. Fortunately, Penn State Extension publications can help. Authored by researchers and extension educators in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, the Spotted Lanternfly Management Guide features comprehensive information, illustrations, charts and photos on the pest's biology, behavior, plant damage and management, as well as a ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Winters can be tough on managed honey bee colonies, with beekeepers in the United States reporting that one-third of their colonies die each winter. A new study by Penn State researchers has found that using not one but multiple pest treatments may be important for helping bees make it to spring. The researchers found that beekeepers who used a combination of treatments for Varroa mites — tiny parasites that can weaken and spread diseases to honey bees — had higher winter colony survival than those who used only one type of treatment, according to the study ...
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Extension is offering a solar information webinar. The online seminar is free and will take place at noon on Thursday, June 20. Pre-registration is required. Register ASAP. Space is limited to 500 participants. Registered participants will receive a recording. You can register at the following website www.bit.ly/solarJune2024. Questions about the seminar can be directed to Daniel Brockett at dlb14@psu.edu. Discover one of the newest trends in solar leasing with an approach that could empower landowners and farmers. Say goodbye to leases of hundreds of ...
HARRISBURG — Agricultural producers in Pennsylvania should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete. "Many USDA programs require producers to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline in order to receive program benefits," said Heidi Secord, State Executive Director in Pennsylvania. "Once planting is complete, call your local FSA office to make an appointment to report your acreage. We also encourage you to take care of any other FSA-related ...
