﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:15:54 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[AI Tools Show Mixed Results in Crop Decision Support]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/ai-tools-show-mixed-results-in-crop-decision-support</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Penn State Extension experts are exploring how artificial intelligence can support agricultural decision-making, but recent findings highlight the importance of using ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/ai-tools-show-mixed-results-in-crop-decision-support</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-154332]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New PA Preferred Grants Support Farm Promotion Efforts]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/new-pa-preferred-grants-support-farm-promotion-efforts</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recently visited Oak Grove Farms, a PA Preferred market in Cumberland County, to introduce the new PA Preferred Marketing ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/new-pa-preferred-grants-support-farm-promotion-efforts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-154330]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Choose the Best Soybean Row Spacing for Yield]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/choose-the-best-soybean-row-spacing-for-yield</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Over the past decade, many farmers in southeastern Pennsylvania have shifted from traditional 30-inch soybean row spacing to narrower configurations such as 15 inches or ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/choose-the-best-soybean-row-spacing-for-yield</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-154152]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Lawn Care Tips to Protect Water Quality in Spring]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/smart-lawn-care-tips-to-protect-water-quality-in-spring</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 With the arrival of spring, many Pennsylvania homeowners head outdoors to revive their lawns. While most individual lawns are small, together they cover nearly 1.5 million ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/smart-lawn-care-tips-to-protect-water-quality-in-spring</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-154148]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Why Proper Salt Intake Is Vital for Cattle Health]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/why-proper-salt-intake-is-vital-for-cattle-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Salt is a critical mineral for cattle, supporting essential cellular functions and maintaining fluid balance. Composed of sodium and chloride (NaCl), it is absorbed through ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/why-proper-salt-intake-is-vital-for-cattle-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-154055]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Animal Diagnostic Center Boosts PA Farm Health]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/new-animal-diagnostic-center-boosts-pa-farm-health</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania has strengthened its agricultural infrastructure with the opening of the Keystone Animal Diagnostic Center at Penn State University’s Beaver Campus. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/new-animal-diagnostic-center-boosts-pa-farm-health</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-154053]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NIH Grant Supports Plant-Bacteria Research]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nih-grant-supports-plant-bacteria-research</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A research team at Penn State University is studying how plant-bacteria partnerships support agriculture and environmental health. The team received a $1.96 million grant ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nih-grant-supports-plant-bacteria-research</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-153674]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn Vet Launches Program to Target Rural Vet Shortage]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-vet-launches-program-to-target-rural-vet-shortage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) has introduced the Pathway to Rural Veterinary Practice, a new initiative aimed at increasing the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-vet-launches-program-to-target-rural-vet-shortage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-153504]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Slug Project Tracks Early Season Crop Risks]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-slug-project-tracks-early-season-crop-risks</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Pennsylvania Slug Project has resumed for the season as part of the Soybean On-Farm Network, supported by the Pennsylvania Soybean Board. 

 Extension educators from ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-slug-project-tracks-early-season-crop-risks</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-153500]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How to Keep Farm Helpers Safe During Busy Seasons]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-to-keep-farm-helpers-safe-during-busy-seasons</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Farms are often fast-paced environments, and during busy periods or emergencies, extra help can be essential. However, as noted by Ginger D. Fenton, dairy Extension educator ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/how-to-keep-farm-helpers-safe-during-busy-seasons</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-153030]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Drivers Advised to Watch for Slow Farm Vehicles This Spring]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/drivers-advised-to-watch-for-slow-farm-vehicles-this-spring</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 As planting season begins across Pennsylvania, motorists traveling on rural roads are being reminded to stay alert and exercise caution around large, slow-moving farm ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/drivers-advised-to-watch-for-slow-farm-vehicles-this-spring</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-153029]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Sets 2026-27 Hunting Seasons and Rules]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-sets-2026-27-hunting-seasons-and-rules</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners has officially approved the 2026-27 hunting and trapping seasons along with updated bag limits, introducing several changes aimed ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-sets-2026-27-hunting-seasons-and-rules</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-153000]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Wheat Growth Stage 6 - When to Apply Growth Regulators]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/wheat-growth-stage-6-when-to-apply-growth-regulators</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Wheat fields in southern Pennsylvania are beginning to reach the Feekes 6 growth stage, commonly referred to as jointing. 

 According to Daniela Carrijo, Grain Production ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/wheat-growth-stage-6-when-to-apply-growth-regulators</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-152996]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Updated Ag Conservation Training Series Builds Key Skills]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/updated-ag-conservation-training-series-builds-key-skills</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training (CACAT) is introducing an updated Ag Conservation Keystone Training Series, aimed at equipping conservation professionals ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/updated-ag-conservation-training-series-builds-key-skills</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-152940]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Climate Shifts Drive Pest Risks and Farming Innovation]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/climate-shifts-drive-pest-risks-and-farming-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 An unusually warm winter followed by a wet spring created ideal conditions for slugs, making 2024 one of the toughest seasons for Pennsylvania soybean growers. 

 The pests ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/climate-shifts-drive-pest-risks-and-farming-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-152937]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Invests $10.2M to Protect Farmland]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-invests-102m-to-protect-farmland</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Shapiro Administration has announced a new investment of more than $10.2 million to protect Pennsylvania farmland, securing development rights for 2,645 acres across 31 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-invests-102m-to-protect-farmland</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-152405]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Spring Frost Impact on Alfalfa and How to Manage It]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/spring-frost-impact-on-alfalfa-and-how-to-manage-it</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 During spring, alfalfa often breaks dormancy and begins active growth, only to encounter a return of freezing temperatures. According to Dwane Miller, Extension Educator at ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/spring-frost-impact-on-alfalfa-and-how-to-manage-it</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-152404]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Calving Corner Draws Huge Crowds at PA Farm Show]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/calving-corner-draws-huge-crowds-at-pa-farm-show</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The 2026 Calving Corner exhibit at the Pennsylvania Farm Show offered a unique opportunity to connect consumers with the realities of dairy farming, reaching hundreds of ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/calving-corner-draws-huge-crowds-at-pa-farm-show</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-152073]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[PA Farm Bureau Promotes Safer Driving This Spring Season]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pa-farm-bureau-promotes-safer-driving-this-spring-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau will host a news conference on April 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Merrymead Farms in Lansdale to highlight the importance of rural road safety ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pa-farm-bureau-promotes-safer-driving-this-spring-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-152071]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Chester County Honors Farmers at Best of Agriculture Awards]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/chester-county-honors-farmers-at-best-of-agriculture-awards</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Chester County’s farming community took center stage Tuesday afternoon as AgConnect held its first-ever Best of Agriculture Awards at Lundale Farm, honoring individuals and ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/chester-county-honors-farmers-at-best-of-agriculture-awards</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-152033]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>