﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:19:18 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Pennsylvania Ag Connection</title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1269</link><atom:link href="https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1269" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Renewable Energy Is Changing Agriculture Today]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-renewable-energy-is-changing-agriculture-today</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Renewable energy is becoming an increasingly important part of modern agriculture as farmers look for ways to improve sustainability while lowering operating expenses. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-renewable-energy-is-changing-agriculture-today</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-163951]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Biochar Shows Potential for Soil Health and Carbon Storage]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/biochar-shows-potential-for-soil-health-and-carbon-storage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Biochar is attracting growing interest among farmers, conservation professionals, and researchers as a tool that may help address several agricultural and environmental ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/biochar-shows-potential-for-soil-health-and-carbon-storage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-163950]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers can Learn Safety Skills at July 17 Event]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/farmers-can-learn-safety-skills-at-july-17-event</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Farmers, farm workers, and rural residents will have an opportunity to strengthen their safety knowledge at Farm Safety Day on July 17, 2026, at Morrison's Cove Memorial Park ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/farmers-can-learn-safety-skills-at-july-17-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-163899]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Should Farmers Adjust Irrigation After Heavy Rain?]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/should-farmers-adjust-irrigation-after-heavy-rain</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Determining whether irrigation schedules should be adjusted after significant rainfall remains a common challenge for vegetable growers using plastic mulch systems. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/should-farmers-adjust-irrigation-after-heavy-rain</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-163896]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Women Lead Growth in Farming and Forest Management]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/women-lead-growth-in-farming-and-forest-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The United Nations has designated 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, recognizing the significant contributions women make to agriculture and natural resource ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/women-lead-growth-in-farming-and-forest-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-163459]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Weed Control Key for Double-Crop Soybeans After Harvest]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/weed-control-key-for-double-crop-soybeans-after-harvest</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As barley and wheat harvest progress across Pennsylvania, many growers will soon begin planting double-crop soybeans. Although delayed planting generally reduces weed ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/weed-control-key-for-double-crop-soybeans-after-harvest</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-163456]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Hosts 2026 Ag Conservation Conference]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-hosts-2026-ag-conservation-conference</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Agricultural and conservation professionals from across Pennsylvania are invited to attend the 2026 Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) Ag Conservation Con, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-hosts-2026-ag-conservation-conference</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-163212]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn State Highlights 19 Farm Deaths and Launches New Safety Program]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-highlights-19-farm-deaths-and-launches-new-safety-program</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania recorded 19 farm-related fatalities in 2025, matching the total reported the previous year, according to the latest  Pennsylvania Farm Fatal Injury Summary  ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-highlights-19-farm-deaths-and-launches-new-safety-program</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-163211]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Trickle Irrigation Improves Water Management in Farming]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-trickle-irrigation-improves-water-management-in-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Trickle irrigation has become an effective water management system for high-value vegetable and produce crops since its introduction in the 1960s and 1970s. 

 According to ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-trickle-irrigation-improves-water-management-in-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162985]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Small Piglets Need Extra Care to Improve Survival]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/small-piglets-need-extra-care-to-improve-survival</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Advances in pig genetics have increased litter sizes over the years, but they have also resulted in greater variation in piglet birthweights. 

 According to Penn State ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/small-piglets-need-extra-care-to-improve-survival</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162984]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Why Some Piglets Are Smaller at Birth]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/why-some-piglets-are-smaller-at-birth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pig gestation lasts about 114 days, but not every fetus develops under the same conditions. According to Penn State University reproductive biology expert Claire Stenhouse, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/why-some-piglets-are-smaller-at-birth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162794]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn State Wins National Award for Farm Conservation Guide]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-wins-national-award-for-farm-conservation-guide</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Penn State Extension has received national recognition from the Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals for developing an educational resource that helps ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-wins-national-award-for-farm-conservation-guide</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162793]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Takes Action to Prevent New World Screwworm]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-takes-action-to-prevent-new-world-screwworm</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has introduced a  quarantine order  restricting certain animal movement and is encouraging livestock owners and pet owners to ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-takes-action-to-prevent-new-world-screwworm</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162718]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Invests $8.8 Million to Preserve 22 Family Farms]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-invests-88-million-to-preserve-22-family-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Shapiro Administration has announced a new investment of nearly $8.8 million to preserve Pennsylvania farmland by purchasing development rights for 22 farms spanning ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-invests-88-million-to-preserve-22-family-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162717]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Understand Soil Health and Its Role in Environmental Protection]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/understand-soil-health-and-its-role-in-environmental-protection</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Soil is far more than the dirt beneath our feet—it is a vital natural resource that supports ecosystems, agriculture, and human life. While plants provide food, shade, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/understand-soil-health-and-its-role-in-environmental-protection</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162344]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Best Mulching Practices for Healthier Soil and Stronger Plants]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/best-mulching-practices-for-healthier-soil-and-stronger-plants</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Mulch is widely used in gardens and landscapes because it helps suppress weeds and creates better growing conditions for plants. 

 According to Penn State, a properly ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/best-mulching-practices-for-healthier-soil-and-stronger-plants</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162343]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers Can Learn Easy Ways to Protect Soil and Water]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/farmers-can-learn-easy-ways-to-protect-soil-and-water</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 An educational webinar focused on protecting soil and water resources will be held on July 29, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. The session is designed to help participants ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/farmers-can-learn-easy-ways-to-protect-soil-and-water</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162098]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Expands Farmers Market Program to Fight Hunger]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-expands-farmers-market-program-to-fight-hunger</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and WIC Bureau Director Sally Zubairu-Cofield recently highlighted the importance of the Farmers Market Nutrition Program ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-expands-farmers-market-program-to-fight-hunger</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-162097]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Slug Populations Drop Across Pennsylvania as Crops Recover]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/slug-populations-drop-across-pennsylvania-as-crops-recover</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Pennsylvania Slug Project has resumed for another season through the Soybean On-Farm Network with support from the Pennsylvania Soybean Board. 

 Penn State Extension ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/slug-populations-drop-across-pennsylvania-as-crops-recover</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-161876]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Protect Alfalfa from Potato Leafhopper Damage This Summer]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-to-protect-alfalfa-from-potato-leafhopper-damage-this-summer</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Alfalfa growers should begin preparing for the arrival of potato leafhoppers, a common and damaging pest that typically appears in Pennsylvania during early summer. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-to-protect-alfalfa-from-potato-leafhopper-damage-this-summer</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-161875]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>