"Harrisburg ? Emerald Ash Borer beetles have been found in Milford Township, Juniata County, bringing to 11 the number of Pennsylvania counties where the ash tree-destroying pest has been identified, acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said today."
"Biglerville ? Pennsylvania acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today that after 10 years, the Plum Pox Virus has been eradicated in the state."
"Harrisburg ? Agriculture producers in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the general public are invited to learn more about a federal executive order and recommendations aimed at protecting the bay, acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said today."
"The record for giant pumpkins was broken this month with one farmer growing a hefty gourd that weighed more than the average cow."
"BRATTLEBORO -- Hundreds of little black beetles from Idaho were released into a stand of infected hemlock trees in Brattleboro last week, in a move that state officials hope will ultimately save millions of trees from the hemlock wooly adelgid. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Rutland Herald Staff"
"Harrisburg ? With the fall planting season in full swing, Pennsylvania producers are reminded to purchase seed that has been tested and properly labeled according to the Pennsylvania Seed Act, acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said today."
"What began eight years ago as a side business now draws thousands of visitors. As the autumn air grows crisp and the groves of maple and oak trees warm this stretch of eastern Indiana with streaks of red and burnt gold, Maureen "Mo" Jester prepares for her favorite time of year: getting lost in the corn."
"Harrisburg ? Acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today extended the application deadline for the Agriculture and Rural Youth Grant Program to Nov. 15."
"Farmer's markets are an increasingly popular source of food, driven by factors such as shrinking travel and food budgets, growing support for local agriculture and rising interest in organic or natural produce."
"Harrisburg ? With fall weather bringing unwanted, but harmless, insects into homes across the state, acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today offered homeowners some suggestions on how to keep out the unwanted pests."
"Mechanicsburg ? With the fall harvest upon us, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Michael Pechart today encouraged Pennsylvanians to enjoy locally grown foods, which are affordable, nutritious, readily available and easy to prepare at home."
"Over the past three years more than 50 billion honeybees have died. Scientists understand the causes and now we need everyone to lend a helping hand."
"Now that the growing season is at a close, Penn State Cooperative Extension has some advice for growers whose tomato plants suffered from late blight."
"Harrisburg ? Direct and matching grants for projects that increase knowledge and awareness of agricultural and rural issues among youth are now available, acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said today."
"Philadelphia ? State and community emergency food assistance officials today renewed their commitment to cooperate in providing services to Pennsylvania?s 1.2 million citizens at risk of hunger as they marked ?World Food Day.?"
"The Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, division of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau took agriculture education to Divine Redeemer School in Ford City."
"Harrisburg ? Readers of Central Penn Parent magazine recently voted the Pennsylvania Farm Show the Best Local Festival in the mid-state, acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced today. The award is part of the publication?s annual Family Favorite Awards issue."
"OXFORD ߣ The estimated 15,000 gallons of grease that will be used to fry up corn dogs, turkey legs, candy bars and the like to fuel visitors to this year's North Carolina State Fair may help the state generate energy of a different sort. "
"Harrisburg ? Prime farmland in 28 counties will remain available for future agriculture production after the state?s Agricultural Land Preservation Board today voted to protect an additional 6,496 acres on 69 farms, acting Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced."
"Harrisburg ? When strict new requirements for cage size, exercise and flooring standards go into effect for commercial dog kennels in Pennsylvania on Oct. 9, the Department of Agriculture will deploy teams of staff to ensure those laws are enforced."
"Harrisburg ? The Department of Agriculture?s Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement has revoked the license of a Lancaster County kennel that was found to be in violation of a 2005 consent agreement."
"The best land is generally in high demand. Good drainage, flat, not many stones in the soil. Developers like those situations. So do farmers. Unfortunately for the agriculture industry, there is often more incentive to sell good farmland to developers in other industries."
"Duke Energy Corp. wind-power projects in Pennsylvania and Wyoming have started to generate electricity. (FE) (BKH) (DUK) "
