﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:17:50 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[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How Farmers Are Protecting Land and Water in Pennsylvania]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-farmers-are-protecting-land-and-water-in-pennsylvania</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Conservation is becoming an increasingly important part of modern agriculture, and farms across Pennsylvania are demonstrating how environmental stewardship and successful ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-farmers-are-protecting-land-and-water-in-pennsylvania</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-181658]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Boosts Ag Marketing with New Grants]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-boosts-ag-marketing-with-new-grants</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania is strengthening its agricultural sector through a new round of Agriculture Promotion Grants designed to help agricultural organizations increase sales, expand ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-boosts-ag-marketing-with-new-grants</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-181521]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Unveils 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Agriculture]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-unveils-10-year-plan-to-strengthen-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger have introduced the state’s first 10-year ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-unveils-10-year-plan-to-strengthen-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-181243]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Penn State Center Advances Soil Health Research]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/new-penn-state-center-advances-soil-health-research</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is establishing a new Regenerative Agriculture Center to connect researchers, farmers, students, industry representatives and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/new-penn-state-center-advances-soil-health-research</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-181199]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn Vet Secures $1.5M for Dairy Calf Research Facility]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-vet-secures-15m-for-dairy-calf-research-facility</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Dipti Pitta, MVSc, PhD, the Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Professor of Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-vet-secures-15m-for-dairy-calf-research-facility</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-181198]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fatty Liver Disease Threatens Poultry Health and Productivity]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/fatty-liver-disease-threatens-poultry-health-and-productivity</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Fatty Liver Disease (FLD), also known as hepatic lipidosis, is a serious metabolic disorder that commonly affects high-producing laying hens. The condition occurs when ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/fatty-liver-disease-threatens-poultry-health-and-productivity</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180686]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dairy Committee Aims to Boost Pennsylvania Milk Supply]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/dairy-committee-aims-to-boost-pennsylvania-milk-supply</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding convened the first meeting of the newly established Pennsylvania Dairy Development Committee to identify strategies for ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/dairy-committee-aims-to-boost-pennsylvania-milk-supply</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180662]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Marks Sustainable Timber Harvest Milestone]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-marks-sustainable-timber-harvest-milestone</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has reached a significant milestone in state forest management, with 1 billion board feet of timber ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-marks-sustainable-timber-harvest-milestone</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180661]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn State will Offer 2027 Respirator Fit Testing Program]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-will-offer-2027-respirator-fit-testing-program</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pesticide applicators and handlers who use respirators must meet specific safety and testing requirements to protect their health and comply with federal regulations, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-will-offer-2027-respirator-fit-testing-program</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180420]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dairy Farms Invited to Host 2027 Student Interns]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/dairy-farms-invited-to-host-2027-student-interns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Dairy producers in Pennsylvania and other states are invited to apply to host interns through the 2027 On-Farm Internship Program. 

 The initiative provides 10- to 12-week ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/dairy-farms-invited-to-host-2027-student-interns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180419]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[AI and Sensors Help Farmers Detect Crop Problems Early]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/ai-and-sensors-help-farmers-detect-crop-problems-early</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Every meal begins with agriculture, from fresh produce to processed foods made with corn and other farm-grown ingredients. 

 According to Nathi Magubane at the University ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/ai-and-sensors-help-farmers-detect-crop-problems-early</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180327]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Strong Calf Immunity Starts with Quality Colostrum]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/strong-calf-immunity-starts-with-quality-colostrum</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Providing newborn dairy calves with high-quality colostrum promptly after birth is essential for developing immunity, reducing disease risks and supporting healthy growth, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/strong-calf-immunity-starts-with-quality-colostrum</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180326]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Better Maternity Pen Practices Support Dairy Herd Health]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/better-maternity-pen-practices-support-dairy-herd-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Effective maternity pen management is essential for protecting dairy cow welfare, supporting successful calving, and improving newborn calf health. 

 According to Emily ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/better-maternity-pen-practices-support-dairy-herd-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180308]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dairy Farms Could Cut Emissions With Winter Rye Biogas]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/dairy-farms-could-cut-emissions-with-winter-rye-biogas</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. dairy industry faces challenges in reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane released through manure storage and handling. 

 According ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/dairy-farms-could-cut-emissions-with-winter-rye-biogas</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-180307]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Protects 1,228 Acres of Farmland]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-protects-1228-acres-of-farmland</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Shapiro Administration announced an investment of more than $5.8 million to purchase development rights for 22 farms spanning 1,228 acres across 14 Pennsylvania counties. ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-protects-1228-acres-of-farmland</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-179925]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Farm Show Unveils 2027 Theme]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-farm-show-unveils-2027-theme</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced the theme for the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show, “Leading A Legacy,” during a visit to Winterside Farm in ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-farm-show-unveils-2027-theme</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-179924]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Fall Forage Management Impacts Next Year’s Yield]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/fall-forage-management-impacts-next-years-yield</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Farmers facing limited supplies of stored forage may need to make careful decisions about managing hayfields late in the growing season. 

 According to Penn State ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/fall-forage-management-impacts-next-years-yield</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-179789]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Repair Rutted Fields After a Wet Harvest Season]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-to-repair-rutted-fields-after-a-wet-harvest-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Abundant rainfall across much of Pennsylvania has helped maintain soil moisture but has also made fieldwork more difficult. Wet harvesting conditions can leave fields heavily ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-to-repair-rutted-fields-after-a-wet-harvest-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-179788]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Conference will Connects Farmers with Energy Specialists]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/conference-will-connects-farmers-with-energy-specialists</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The annual PA Energy on the Farm Conference will feature a panel discussion focused on financial and technical resources available to Pennsylvania farmers seeking to improve ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/conference-will-connects-farmers-with-energy-specialists</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-179511]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Best Herbicides for Winter Weed Control in Small Grains]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/best-herbicides-for-winter-weed-control-in-small-grains</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Winter annual weeds such as common chickweed, henbit, marestail, and winter annual grasses can compete with fall-seeded small grains during late fall and early spring. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/best-herbicides-for-winter-weed-control-in-small-grains</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-179510]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>