Bird flu found in a wild bird in Pennsylvania
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in East Marlborough Township, Chester County. This marks the first detection of the HPAI H5N1, or bird flu, in birds within Pennsylvania.
Bird flu found in Ohio backyard chicken flock
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a backyard chicken flock in Franklin County, Ohio, the Ohio Department of Agriculture said.
Marlin: Wheat leads markets lower, for now
July wheat futures dropped over 75 cents, and that crash is affecting corn and soybeans prices, Marlin Clark explains in this week's grain markets report.
Federal urban agriculture committee to focus on access, innovation, equity
There are a lot of priorities for urban agriculture. But equity is a theme that runs through them all, said the new Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
Beaver County launches $20M program to bring broadband to all residents
The Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment announced plans to spend nearly $20 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding on the Connect Beaver County program. It will bring broadband to 28 municipalities that lack complete or sufficient access to reliable, high-speed internet.
Study: Coaching, app use could reduce food waste at home
Individualized coaching coupled with an app for tracking could help families greatly reduce some types of food waste, in turn helping combat climate change.
Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship applications available
The Crawford County Conservation District will award the “Patty Runnels Women in Science Scholarship” to a Crawford County, Pa. student studying science.
Task force studies Ohio State Fair’s future
The Expo 2050 Task Force will be working with consultants to map out long-term recommendations for the Ohio State Fair and the Ohio Expo Center.
Pennsylvania adds 11 counties to spotted lanternfly quarantine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added 11 counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, bringing the total to 45 counties.
Agriculture Education Foundation offers scholarships for future agri-science educators
The Agriculture Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications to be issued to students enrolling in agriculture educator programs.
