﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:33:47 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[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Solar Farms Support Bees and Pollinator Health]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-solar-farms-support-bees-and-pollinator-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Solar farms require substantial land, but the space surrounding and between solar panels can serve purposes beyond energy production. 

 According to Penn State Extension, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-solar-farms-support-bees-and-pollinator-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-179000]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Archery Deer Season Opens from October 3]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-archery-deer-season-opens-from-october-3</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania’s statewide archery deer season is set to begin October 3, 2026, giving bowhunters another opportunity to pursue deer through November 20, 2026. 

 The season ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-archery-deer-season-opens-from-october-3</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-178636]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Using Manure to Lower Crop Nutrient Expenses]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/using-manure-to-lower-crop-nutrient-expenses</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 With fertilizer prices remaining unpredictable and nitrogen and phosphorus products still costly, farmers are looking for practical ways to reduce nutrient expenses. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/using-manure-to-lower-crop-nutrient-expenses</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-178604]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nicole Guise Hall Honored for Dairy Industry Leadership]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nicole-guise-hall-honored-for-dairy-industry-leadership</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Nicole Guise Hall, an agricultural education teacher and FFA adviser at Millville Senior and Junior High Schools, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Janet Harding ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nicole-guise-hall-honored-for-dairy-industry-leadership</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-178603]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Students Can Apply for 2027 Pennsylvania Dairy Internships]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/students-can-apply-for-2027-pennsylvania-dairy-internships</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania dairy organizations are accepting applications for two internship programs that will give students practical experience in the dairy industry during the summer ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/students-can-apply-for-2027-pennsylvania-dairy-internships</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-178374]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nominations Open for Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nominations-open-for-pennsylvania-dairy-industry-awards</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Awards, an annual program recognizing Pennsylvania dairy producers and industry professionals for their ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nominations-open-for-pennsylvania-dairy-industry-awards</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-178372]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Awards $600K to Expand Meat Processing]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-awards-600k-to-expand-meat-processing</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced nearly $600,000 in state grants for 10 small meat processors across eight counties, with funding aimed at ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-awards-600k-to-expand-meat-processing</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-178057]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How All-Weather Paddocks Reduce Mud and Pasture Damage]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-all-weather-paddocks-reduce-mud-and-pasture-damage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 All-weather paddocks, sometimes called heavy-use areas or sacrifice paddocks, can provide horses with a durable turnout space when pasture conditions are wet or heavily ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-all-weather-paddocks-reduce-mud-and-pasture-damage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-178056]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soil Management Helps Limit Flooding in Pennsylvania]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/soil-management-helps-limit-flooding-in-pennsylvania</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania has experienced substantial rainfall this summer, with western areas receiving particularly high amounts. 

 During the 30 days leading up to September 22, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/soil-management-helps-limit-flooding-in-pennsylvania</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-177829]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Agricultural Technology Takes Center Stage in Pennsylvania]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/agricultural-technology-takes-center-stage-in-pennsylvania</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding welcomed agricultural leaders and technology experts from around the world to Philadelphia for GreenTech North America ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/agricultural-technology-takes-center-stage-in-pennsylvania</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-177828]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ACAP Ag Con Con Brings Conservation Experts Together]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/acap-ag-con-con-brings-conservation-experts-together</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The 2026 ACAP Ag Con Con brought agricultural conservation professionals together in Pennsylvania for training, networking, and practical learning focused on helping farmers ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/acap-ag-con-con-brings-conservation-experts-together</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-177632]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farm Tourism Drives New Income for Pennsylvania Producers]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/farm-tourism-drives-new-income-for-pennsylvania-producers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania’s agritourism industry is providing farms with new ways to welcome visitors, generate additional income, and strengthen connections between agriculture and local ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/farm-tourism-drives-new-income-for-pennsylvania-producers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-177631]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Extended Colostrum Feeding May Boost Calf Health]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/extended-colostrum-feeding-may-boost-calf-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Extended colostrum feeding is gaining attention as a calf-management strategy that may provide benefits beyond the first day of life. 

 The practice involves feeding ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/extended-colostrum-feeding-may-boost-calf-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-177449]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn State Project Aims to Improve Grain Health]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-project-aims-to-improve-grain-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Managing plant diseases can be particularly difficult for organic grain producers because research and field-based guidance specific to organic production systems remain ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-project-aims-to-improve-grain-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-177448]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Boosts Rural Economies With $26.5M in Grants]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/usda-boosts-rural-economies-with-265m-in-grants</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture is directing $26.5 million toward agricultural businesses through its Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) Program, with the goal of helping ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/usda-boosts-rural-economies-with-265m-in-grants</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-177404]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Can New Corn Hybrids Reduce Herbicide Use?]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/can-new-corn-hybrids-reduce-herbicide-use</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Plant Science PhD student Noelle Connors is researching whether changes in corn planting practices can reduce the need for herbicides in dairy farming systems. 

 According ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/can-new-corn-hybrids-reduce-herbicide-use</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-177399]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn State Shares Latest Crop Management Insights]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-shares-latest-crop-management-insights</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 According to Hannah Burke, Organic Extension Intern at Penn State Extension, the Agronomic Field Diagnostic Clinic held on July 16, 2026, at the Penn State Agronomy Research ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-shares-latest-crop-management-insights</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-176912]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NRCS Seeks Flood Damage Reports for EWP Program]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nrcs-seeks-flood-damage-reports-for-ewp-program</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is asking property owners affected by the September 2-3, 2026, flooding event to ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nrcs-seeks-flood-damage-reports-for-ewp-program</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-176911]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Dairy Industry Showcases Future Growth]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-dairy-industry-showcases-future-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined dairy producers, exhibitors, and industry leaders at the All-American Dairy Show and Premier National Junior Show, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-dairy-industry-showcases-future-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-176876]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Prepare Grain Storage to Prevent Insect Infestations]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/prepare-grain-storage-to-prevent-insect-infestations</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As corn harvest approaches, growers should take steps to prepare grain storage facilities to reduce the risk of insect infestations. 

 According to Anna Hodgson, Extension ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/prepare-grain-storage-to-prevent-insect-infestations</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-176875]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>