﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:28:21 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[Pennsylvania Becomes Second-Largest Organic Market in U.S.]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-becomes-second-largest-organic-market-in-us</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania has moved from third to second place nationally in organic agricultural product sales, reflecting continued growth in the state's organic farming industry. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-becomes-second-largest-organic-market-in-us</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-184348]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tips for Choosing and Caring for a Fresh Christmas Tree]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/tips-for-choosing-and-caring-for-a-fresh-christmas-tree</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Choosing a real Christmas tree is a cherished holiday tradition for many families but selecting the right variety and maintaining its freshness require proper care. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/tips-for-choosing-and-caring-for-a-fresh-christmas-tree</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-184347]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Young Dairy Professionals Can Apply for PA Summit Scholarship]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/young-dairy-professionals-can-apply-for-pa-summit-scholarship</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Young dairy professionals across Pennsylvania have an opportunity to advance their careers through the 2027 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit Young Dairy Professionals Scholarship. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/young-dairy-professionals-can-apply-for-pa-summit-scholarship</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-184004]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Science of Food Course Brings STEM Learning to the Kitchen]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/science-of-food-course-brings-stem-learning-to-the-kitchen</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Students at South Fayette High School near Pittsburgh are learning science through everyday cooking activities, turning the kitchen into a hands-on classroom for exploring ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/science-of-food-course-brings-stem-learning-to-the-kitchen</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-184003]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Solar Farms May Offer New Revenue for Livestock Producers]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/solar-farms-may-offer-new-revenue-for-livestock-producers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Combining agricultural production with renewable energy generation could provide Pennsylvania farmers with additional opportunities to keep farmland productive while ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/solar-farms-may-offer-new-revenue-for-livestock-producers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183585]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Calving Corner Volunteers Needed for 2027 PA Farm Show]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/calving-corner-volunteers-needed-for-2027-pa-farm-show</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Individuals with experience in Pennsylvania's dairy industry are encouraged to volunteer at the Calving Corner during the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show, scheduled for January ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/calving-corner-volunteers-needed-for-2027-pa-farm-show</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183584]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Center for Dairy Excellence Hosts Crop Risk Webinar]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/center-for-dairy-excellence-hosts-crop-risk-webinar</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Center for Dairy Excellence will host a free webinar, “Crop Risk Management 101: Know Your Futures & Options,” on Friday, November 13, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/center-for-dairy-excellence-hosts-crop-risk-webinar</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183426]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2027 PA Dairy Summit will Bring Dairy Leaders Together]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/2027-pa-dairy-summit-will-bring-dairy-leaders-together</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The 2027 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit will take place February 3-4, 2027, at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, Pennsylvania. 

 The annual event, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/2027-pa-dairy-summit-will-bring-dairy-leaders-together</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183425]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Seeks Nominations for Dairy Veterinary Award]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-seeks-nominations-for-dairy-veterinary-award</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Pennsylvania Dairy Excellence Foundation has opened nominations for the newly established David Hileman Memorial Veterinary Service Award, recognizing large animal ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-seeks-nominations-for-dairy-veterinary-award</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183379]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Proper Beef Barn Design Improves Herd Performance]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/proper-beef-barn-design-improves-herd-performance</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Designing a new beef cattle barn or renovating an existing facility requires careful planning to ensure adequate space, comfortable housing, and efficient feeding ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/proper-beef-barn-design-improves-herd-performance</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183378]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Law Students Explore Animal Welfare at Farm Sanctuary]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/law-students-explore-animal-welfare-at-farm-sanctuary</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 A visit to Lancaster Farm Sanctuary on October 3, 2026, gave Widener University Commonwealth Law School students an opportunity to examine animal welfare from legal, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/law-students-explore-animal-welfare-at-farm-sanctuary</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183186]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn State Names John Wallace to Lead Regenerative Ag Center]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-names-john-wallace-to-lead-regenerative-ag-center</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Penn State has appointed John Wallace, an Associate Professor of weed science in its College of Agricultural Sciences, as director of the Penn State Regenerative Agriculture ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-names-john-wallace-to-lead-regenerative-ag-center</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183185]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Jubilee Dairy to Cut Emissions with New Energy System]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/jubilee-dairy-to-cut-emissions-with-new-energy-system</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Shapiro Administration is providing $971,006 through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/jubilee-dairy-to-cut-emissions-with-new-energy-system</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183083]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Manoj Rawat]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NRCS Invests $9.5M in Chesapeake Bay Farm Conservation]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nrcs-invests-95m-in-chesapeake-bay-farm-conservation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The Pennsylvania Natural Resources Conservation Service (PA NRCS) has awarded $9.5 million to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to expand conservation efforts supporting ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/nrcs-invests-95m-in-chesapeake-bay-farm-conservation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-183082]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Expands Pennsylvania Regenerative Farming Program]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/usda-expands-pennsylvania-regenerative-farming-program</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has announced new opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers participating ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/usda-expands-pennsylvania-regenerative-farming-program</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-182512]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Penn State Awarded $500K for Agricultural Research Efforts]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-awarded-500k-for-agricultural-research-efforts</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Researchers at the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences will receive more than $500,000 in funding through grants supported by the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/penn-state-awarded-500k-for-agricultural-research-efforts</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-182376]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Conservation Programs Support Pennsylvania Producers]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/usda-conservation-programs-support-pennsylvania-producers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) may provide a second round of conservation funding for Pennsylvania ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/usda-conservation-programs-support-pennsylvania-producers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-182223]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Wine Industry Gains $2M for Expansion]]></title><link>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-wine-industry-gains-2m-for-expansion</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Blake Jackson  

 Pennsylvania is investing $2 million in Wine Marketing and Research Grants to support wine sales, improve production quality and expand tourism. The announcement was made ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pennsylvaniaagconnection.com/news/pennsylvania-wine-industry-gains-2m-for-expansion</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[1958fb40-f046-4cdc-8656-5fab87fa17c6-182165]]></dc:identifier></item><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></channel></rss>