Pennsylvania Agriculture Newswire

Local farmer’s knowledge, vision seeds a growing market garden at Ballerina Farm

Madison Goodman is what you might call a wealth of knowledge. Throw him a curveball like how to grow turnips in the heat of Salt Lake summer, and he’ll tip his weathered Pirates ballcap back, scratch his head, then deliver a verbal flow chart: if …

Farmers confront new power line challenge: Access roads

Proposed access roads (orange) branch from surrounding roads and extend into open farmland at Gaver Farm in Mt. Airy, connecting to multiple work areas along the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project corridor (blue) and showing how construction access …

Fleetwood Bank’s Agricultural Dinner celebrates local farming

As America celebrates 250 years and National Ag Week, Fleetwood Bank celebrated farming and local agriculture during its annual Agricultural Dinner at the Oley Fair Centre in March. “Nationally, community banks are responsible for 80% of all agricultural …

State Farm Agrees to $15M Settlement for Underpaid Vehicle Claims in Arkansas

A federal judge last month approved a preliminary class settlement resolving claims that State Farm underpaid Arkansas policyholders for total loss vehicle claims by applying an erroneous valuation method. Under the settlement agreement, State Farm will …

Potential rodent and insect harborage areas: Lebanon County restaurant inspections, April 18, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, 866-366-3723, uses a risk-based inspection reporting process for restaurants and other food handlers. READ: What do restaurant inspectors look for and can they close a restaurant? Zona Boricua Llc, 445 E …

Funding for climate smart ag program restored, with less climate

Carly Dodson, a research coordinator for Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, greets residents at a sheep farm in Mifflin County, PA, during a soil sampling visit to the farm. (Courtesy of Pasa) (Courtesy of Pasa) Last spring, the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit …

PA Agriculture Secretary visits county farm benefiting from innovation grant

Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, left, and Jeff Kennedy, of Four Seasons Farms, stand next to an automatic milking robot the farm bought with help from a state grant. Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle Funds allow for purchase of robotic …

What's at the end of I-79? A shimmering city on a hill — well, bluff — with a Great Lake view

The bayfront of Erie, Pennsylvania is shown on April 2, 2026. At right is the Bicentennial Tower. In the background is Presque Isle Bay. CHRISTOPHER MILLETTE | Gazette-Mail ERIE, PA — Should your travel plans include a drive from the Charleston area to …

Lee’s Summit students to eat local: Federal grant brings farm-raised food to school cafeterias

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - Lee’s Summit students will soon eat locally raised beef, pork and poultry at lunch, thanks to a new federal grant. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says on Thursday, April 16, that it awarded grants to 52 projects nationwide as …

You can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?

Bryan Vander Dussen spent years as a dairy farmer before shifting to selling farm-raised beef. Bryan Vander Dussen spent years as a dairy farmer before shifting to selling farm-raised beef. In the past year, he and his wife have been making another …

Serial shoplifter went to extreme lengths to steal, including claiming she had cancer

She targeted those stores nearly 60 times, stealing items worth a total of just under $25,000. The breadth of her thievery and skulduggery was so vast, it took Judge Tini Clark more than 20 minutes to read out the five different tabs of summary of facts …

Serial shoplifter Anna Salari’s long list of victims as she’s jailed for latest spree

A serial shoplifter was so desperate for cash that she pretended to have cancer and used other people’s discarded receipts to ask for refunds on goods she never paid for. Anna Salari, who is also known as Tracey Salari, is a recidivist shoplifter who has …

What's in a name? See how these Erie County places got their monikers 

Staff April 18, 2026, 5:00 a.m. ET Steel beams are set on Oct. 4, 2002, across what would become the Bayfront Connector's Wintergreen Gorge Bridge, which spans the gorge and Four Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township. On Sept. 29, 2006, the bridge was …

Growing Green: Native Pennsylvania perennials have garden role

Herbaceous (non-woody) perennial plants add year-round interest to any landscape and are popular plants among gardeners. Though thousands are available, native perennials have a special role in your garden. A native Pennsylvania plant is one that grew in …

Crawford Livestock takes part in Livestock Marketing Association Fly-In in March

Rich and Alicia Robertson, owners and managers of Crawford Livestock Market in Crawford, Nebraska, recently had the privilege of attending the DC Fly-In in Washington, D.C. The event is organized by the Livestock Marketing Association, an organization they …

Hotline for Pennsylvania farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis

Congress members recognize Pa. farmers with National Mushroom Day

Washington, D.C. — Today, Pa. Congress members introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1 as National Mushroom Day. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), and U.S. Representatives …

Eat, Sip, Shop: Lehigh Valley distillery expanding with new dining room, game room and spirits

EMMAUS, Pa. – Whether you’re looking to enjoy a fresh cocktail, family dinner or fun night out with friends, a popular distillery in Lehigh County is leveling up with more space, spirits and services. Triple Sun Spirits Co., crafting ultra-premium, small- …

Glimpses of Vermont's Past: Chubb and Orvis

In the decades surrounding the Civil War, tourism became an increasingly important component of the Vermont economy. America’s growing middle class had money to spend on vacations; railroads made travel to and from rural destinations faster and easier; and …

Escamilla Tree Service Expands 24/7 Emergency Tree Services Across Metro Atlanta Amid Rising Storm Risks

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As severe weather continues to impact North Georgia, Escamilla Tree Service, a trusted, family-owned tree company, has announced the expansion of its 24/7 emergency tree service operations …

SafeHaven Pest Control Expands Eco-Friendly Pest Solutions Across North Texas, Including Dallas, Forney & Cleburne

GARLAND, TX, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SafeHaven Pest Control is proud to announce the expansion of its eco-friendly pest control services across North Texas, bringing safer, family-focused pest protection to more homes …

AUVSI Cascade Chapter, Oregon UAS Accelerator, and Pendleton UAS Range Host Two-Day Symposium (April 22 - 23)

Two-day event in Pendleton, OR features UAS expert panels, startup pitch finals, live drone demonstrations, and a new 18,000 sq. ft. hangar opening. PENDELTON, OR, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AUVSI Cascade Chapter, Oregon UAS …

Genvor Announces Strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Canlab International(TM) to Advance Peptide Pipeline

Establishes framework targeting multi-product commercialization across high-growth health and wellness categories with scalable revenue potential Genvor, Inc. (OTCQB:GNVR) WOODLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genvor, Inc …

Elemental Trucks Joins Ottawa Infotainment’s Inaugural Customer Advisory Board

Hydrogen Truck Innovator to Help Shape the Future of DragonFire Pro and Commercial Vehicle Experience TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ottawa Infotainment (Oi) today announced that Elemental Trucks, a developer of …

787 Coffee Ranked #32 Best Coffee Shop in North America — #1 in Puerto Rico, New Jersey & El Paso at World of Coffee

Farm-to-cup Puerto Rican coffee brand earns continental ranking out of 4,600+ establishments evaluated by 200+ professional judges and 200,000+ public votes SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 787 Coffee, the farm-to- …

Top Water Treatment Agent Manufacturers Driving Industry Standards in a Changing Market

BINZHOU CITY, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global water scarcity and environmental regulations become more pressing concerns, the water treatment chemicals industry has entered a period of steady expansion. …

The Trusted Partner in Complete Welding Solutions – KeyGree Group

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Founded in 2009 as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise, KeyGree Group has developed into a welding equipment manufacturer operating across multiple segments of the global supply chain. The …

TIGMASTER-250COLD: The World’s Most Portable 250A Pulse TIG/MMA Welder

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The TIGMASTER-250COLD welding system has been introduced as part of ongoing developments in compact, high-duty-cycle welding equipment designed for industrial and field applications. …

Wenzhou KeyGree Unveils Welding Cleaning Equipment Aimed at Enhancing Cost Efficiency

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global market for weld cleaning machines is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing demand for improved weld quality, corrosion resistance, and surface finishing across …

3NH Launches Italy Website, Officially Embarking on Italian Market Expansion

ITALY, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILAN, Italy – 3NH, a global leader in photoelectric detection and color management solutions, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its Italy-specific website http://www.spectrocolorimeter.com/it/ , …

WISPR Systems’ SkyScout 2+ Earns Blue UAS List

Approval Validates Platform for Federal and Public Safety Deployment BATESVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WISPR Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of secure unmanned aircraft systems, announced today that its SkyScout 2+ …

Yard Force Unveils Next-Generation AI Robotic Mowers and Smart OPE Ecosystem at the 139th Canton Fair

Yard Force, a leading global innovator in OPE industry announced its smart, battery-powered, and professional landscaping tools at the 139th Spring Canton Fair. GUANGZHOU, GUANGDONG, CHINA, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yard Force, a leading …

Signature Capital Highlights the Gap Between AI Loan Approvals and Real-World Deal Execution

David Crantz explains why faster underwriting tools are transforming lending—but certainty, structure, and execution still rely on human expertise NEW PORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence …

Agriculture: The World’s Most Evergreen Industry - A Rare Strategic Investment Opportunity

Kisaan Parivar Ltd, led by Dr. Bhupal Nanavath, reflects agriculture’s rising global importance as food security drives future economic stability. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when global markets …

The Post Dispensary Sponsors Pre-420 Celebration in Owensboro and 420 Supply Run Sales Event at Beaver Dam Dispensary

Join The Post Dispensary for a Pre-420 Patient Event in Owensboro on April 18 and the 420 Supply Run Sale April 17–20 in Beaver Dam! BEAVER DAM, KY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Post Dispensary, Kentucky’s trusted medical …

Telling the Story of Arizona’s Birds: COMMS/NATION Partners with Desert Rivers Audubon Society

Birds of a Feather: COMMS/NATION Aligns with Local Conservationists Through In-Kind Strategic Support TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COMMS/NATION [ www.commsnation.com ], a Tucson-based strategic communications and …

RECORD-BREAKING 'RANCH ROAM' CROWD UNITES FOR AN EVENING OF WESTERN FUN TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BROWARD COUNTY

The 29th Annual Amazon “Ranch Roam” treated over 1,300 guests to an evening of cowboy-themed fun, with proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County WESTON, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It was country western’s …

US-Israel-Iran War strikes at the heart of global food production, new study reveals

According to new research, the US-Israel-Iran War is striking at the heart of global food production, pushing millions of people into abject poverty. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

New Data: Biogas Creates Power for Millions of Homes, with Room to Grow

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New data from the American Biogas Council (ABC) shows that thousands of biogas capture systems across the United States are already generating reliable, renewable electricity, and that …