Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is a cabinet‑level state agency that is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable and safe food supply, promoting farm viability, conserving land and natural resources, protecting consumers, and safeguarding plant, animal, and human health.
Address: 2301 North Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 787-4737
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Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy
Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes…
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Kennett, New Garden Townships Mushroom Farms Under Quarantine Order Due to Phorid Flies
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture recently issued a quarantine order for mushroom farms in Kennett and New Garden Townships due to phorid flies, writes Jeff Mulhollem…
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DelVal’s Dr. Broc Sandelin and Chris Becker Appointed to Key Positions in Pennsylvania Agricultural Organizations
Two of Delaware Valley University’s leaders have been appointed to key positions in agricultural organizations. Dr. Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at…
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German Shepherd Trained at Penn Vet Working Dog Center in Grays Ferry is Subject of New Children’s Book
Lucky, the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly eggs, is the subject of the new children’s book, Lucky and the…
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Shapiro Admin Offers $500K Grants for PA Farm Bill To Boost Ag Ed, Healthy School Foods
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding revealed that Pennsylvania’s Farm-to-School Grant program is offering schools and childhood centers to apply for up to $15,000 for eligible projects.…
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Pennsylvania Wine Production Rises to Fourth Nationwide, Boosting State Economy
Pennsylvania wine production moved up one spot from fifth to fourth in the nation, according to the findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s 2023…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Bucks County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about the infamous insects. The Spotted…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary: It’s Prime Hunting Season, Especially for Lanternfly Egg Masses
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the reminder that the chance to get ahead of the 2022 lanternfly season is to prevent them from hatching…
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Squashing Social Media Rumors: Are Spotted Lanternflies Toxic to Pets’ Feet? No!
While social media search results for ‘spotted lanternflies toxic to pets’ may indicate otherwise, experts say there is no evidence supporting the claim. They continue…
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Pa. Department of Agriculture: As Bee Populations Drop, Region Stung by Economic Loss
Bees. We duck them. Swat them. And stir their honey into iced tea. But according to the Pa. Department of Agriculture, we seldom think about…
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Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies Intensifies as Invasive Pest Hatches
The state Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of spotted lanternflies. The timing is apt, as the invasive pest hatches throughout the region, writes…
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Department to Lanternflies on the Move: ‘No Hitchhiking!’
In its strategy to slow the spotted lanternfly infestation, Pennsylvania is using a pesticide to deter the buggers from latching onto vehicles heading into the state, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crews armed…
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PA Farm Show Cancels This Year’s Annual Butter Sculpture Created By Two Local Artists
Another cherished tradition is being put on hold this year due to the pandemic as the Pennsylvania Farm Show has decided not to feature its…
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Penn Vet Adds a Dog’s Nose to Arsenal of Weapons Against the Dreaded Lanternfly
Man’s Best Friend is joining the front lines in the spotted lanternfly battle, reports the 6abc staff and Christie Ileto for 6acbc.com. The dogs come…
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Chances Are Lanternflies Won’t Be in Your Home for the Holidays
Could spotted lanternflies latch on to your Christmas tree and end up being a holiday guest in your home? Small chance, say the experts, writes…
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Local Woman Takes on Region’s Most Loathed Adversary: ‘It’s War in My Backyard’
Phoenixville resident Lorraine Phillips is fighting one of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s most loathed adversaries, the spotted lanternfly, with a homemade concoction, writes Maria Panaritis for the…
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All Hands on Deck as 150 Experts Attempt to Exterminate the State’s New White Whale
Penn State, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are spearheading efforts to eradicate the spotted lanternfly across the state, writes…
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Spotted Lanternfly Wreaks Havoc Across State, Threatens Beer and Wine Production
First found in Pennsylvania in Berks County four years ago, the spotted lanternfly – an invasive insect native to China, India, and Vietnam – is…
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