Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A combine harvesting soybeans in a field.

Climate change has brought more rainy weather, more wildfires and more challenges overall to agriculture across the U.S. Some in agriculture and conservation see addressing it as an opportunity to create a new commodity, in addition to dealing with those challenges.
water bottle terrariums

The process for modifying a plastic water bottle to set up a closed terrarium is simple and can be done with minimal supplies.
buckthorn

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added Ravenna grass, glossy buckthorn and common buckthorn to a list of noxious weeds.
A barn behind a field.

Appalachia has unique challenges, but also opportunities for beginning farmers. Rural Action is helping farmers in the region take advantage of that potential through mentorship and business planning.
A man holds up a mushrooms growing in an old spring house.

Espo Wilcox's interest in mushrooms started with foraging. Now, he's taking it another step further with the PA Mushroom Co., in Clarion, Pennsylvania, cultivating and selling mushrooms
snowy road in woods

In the event of a snowstorm that may keep you inside for days, you should have at least three days’ worth of food and water. Learn what to stock up on.
Hepatica

Learn how to garden or landscape to support future generations and how to make your garden hardier and better prepared to survive climate change.
Paul and Linda Stahlman Farm of Fairmount City

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding recognized nine Pennsylvania families for their contributions to agriculture at the 106th Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Todd Woodruff

Despite their many ventures in refrigerated freight, milk processing, meat production and more, the Woodruff family remains rooted in the small family farm.
pigs in barn

Speakers at a Jan. 19 meeting on biosecurity and foreign animal disease urged pig producers to focus on biosecurity and contact animal health officials if their pigs show any unusual disease symptoms.