It can be a large and damaging ecological issue. Officials issue warning as harmful insects spread into new US territory — ...

The Environmental Interpretive Center identified the spotted lanternfly on campus last month. Naturalist Rick Simek shares ...

Hoverflies, often mistaken for bees and wasps, pollinate three quarters of our crops. Now we’re discovering we can train them ...

It’s been cleared for use on dozens of crops, from potatoes to citrus fruits. Regulators say it will help farmers manage ...

Conservation methods can help rejuvenate farmland, but the startup cost and uncertain results mean a risk many farmers still ...

The reed leafhopper (Pentastiridius leporinus) was originally a specialist, limited exclusively to reed grass as a food source. Within a few years, however, it developed into a dangerous pest that ...

Insect populations are in steep decline, which could endanger the food supply. But there are things we can do to reverse the ...

One of the great mysteries in plant biology is how, given the clouds of pollen released by dozens of plant species all at the ...

Cover crops aid erosion control, weed suppression, moisture retention and nutrient cycling. Knowing what temperature a cover crop can withstand will improve plant-growth and biomass-prediction models.

In some minds, the only thing worse than a bug is the poop that comes out of it. However, disgusting as it might seem, bug droppings are testing out very well as an excellent fertilizer for farm and ...

Farmers across Pennsylvania are exploring ways to protect their land, meet changing market demands and open up new income streams. Regenerative agriculture has been a hot topic and for some. It’s a ...

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 ...