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Shapiro signs executive order committing to creating economic growth
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order creating the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Economic Development Strategy Group.
Pa. Senate bills focus on firefighter shortage, Lemon Law, farmers
The Pennsylvania Senate Wednesday passed key legislation, which will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration.
New technology in agriculture featured at PA Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg is highlighting two machines that improve technology for loggers and farmers.
Going solar? Pa. Ag Dept. has advice for landowners
Farmers and landowners in rural areas of Pennsylvania now have new guidance on using their properties for solar production.
Ag businesses may be eligible for disaster relief
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding encouraged farmers, small agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses and other small businesses and non-profits to apply for low-interest federal loans to help them recover from losses due to excessive heat and draught between June 18 and Sept. 14 of this year.
State preserves eight more Lehigh Valley and Berks County farms
Eight farms in the Lehigh Valley and Berks County are among 30 farms in 18 counties protected from development Thursday.
Production, promotion of Pa. beers and wines gets nearly $2 million boost from PLCB grants
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has approved grants totaling $1,78 million for 21 projects to increase the production of Pennsylvania-made malt and brewed beverages and wines, Governor Tom Wolf announced.
PA dairy farmers encouraged to manage risk with federal coverage
Pennsylvania dairy farmers were encouraged Monday by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to enroll in USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage Program and take advantage of federal risk-management protection.
High priority placed on hemp sales, exports in PA
Proposals for nonprofit marketing and promotion organizations for projects designed to increase sales, export or consumer awareness of Pennsylvania hemp products were called for Monday by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding.
SNAP expanded to assist nearly half-million Pennsylvanians
More than 420,00 Pennsylvanians and 174,000 households in the commonwealth are receiving increased food assistance due to expanded eligibility through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Progress seen in modernizing education for $132.5 billion ag industry
Pennsylvania has the highest percentage of young agriculture producers in the nation, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistic Service.
State to receive $900 million in federal funding for climate-smart ag practices
Pennsylvania will receive more than $900 million in federal funding to support farm organizations, businesses and research institutions using climate-smart practices.
