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Your daily source of agriculture and farming news for Pennsylvania. We also provide farmers with information on markets, auctions and farm equipment, as well as local job and career opportunities.

Pennsylvania Ag News Headlines

Respirator Safety Requirements for Pesticide Handlers

Family farms using respirator-required pesticides must meet EPA rules...

Farm Safety Tips for Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Exposure

Farmers should wear portable gas monitors during manure handling to...

Ag Progress Days 2026 Brings Interactive Farm Education

Penn State’s Ag Progress Days will offer free agricultural...

Pennsylvania Invests $500,000 to Aid Erie Grape Growers

The Shapiro Administration committed $500,000 via PASS to buy and...

Fungicide Decisions Should Be Based on Disease Risk

Spurred by Pennsylvania's record-early corn tar spot, Penn State...

How to Set Fair Rental Rates for Farm Buildings

Leasing unused farm buildings helps owners offset costs and allows...

Penn State Finds Corn Traits That Improve Drought Tolerance

Penn State researchers identified natural corn traits that maximize...

New H-2A Reform Bill Aims to Strengthen Farm Workforce

Representative Glenn Thompson introduced the Securing...

Winter Forage Trial Compares Yield and Harvest Systems

A Pennsylvania field trial showed how different harvest systems and...

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

150 Years of Farming Discovery

Historic research fields, advanced crop science and student-led farming programs demonstrate how agricultural innovation is helping meet future...

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Landowners Weigh Lease Options Amid Market Pressure

Research comparing three lease types found fixed cash rent offered stability while crop share and flexible leases provided higher upside potential...

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Trade Debate Highlights Role of Beef Imports

A consumer advocacy group. Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE), is encouraging continued beef imports, saying they can help meet...

Monday, July 6, 2026

Dicamba Rules Bring Hope and Concern

New dicamba guidelines strengthen some application standards, but debate continues over balancing weed control needs with protection for...

Monday, July 6, 2026

US Biofuel Industry Struggles to Meet Targets

Renewable fuel producers are working to increase output as federal biofuel mandates outpace current production levels and tighten fuel credit...

Friday, July 3, 2026

Study Finds New Pesticide Risk for Bees

Scientists found queen bees exposed to pesticides can pass contamination to their eggs, a survival mechanism that may affect colony health and...

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest

Precision Agriculture Digital Digest is published quarterly and shares the latest innovations and techniques related to precision agriculture and ag technology. Read the most recent edition of the Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest to learn more about the latest in precision agriculture, including technology, equipment, efficiencies, data, soil, mapping, and much more.

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