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Farmers face many threats to their livelihood. Invasive insects can be among the most dangerous. Here are seven of the worst.
7 Invasive Pests Causing Big Damage to Agriculture
Farmers face many threats to their livelihood. Invasive insects can be among the most dangerous. Here are seven of the worst.
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An early English Lake District barn in Lehigh County, Pa., reveals rare architectural features and a history stretching back to around 1800.
Lehigh County English Lake District Barn Dated to 1790-1820
An early English Lake District barn in Lehigh County, Pa., reveals rare architectural features and a history stretching back to 1800.
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Delaware’s deployment of firefighters to a Minnesota wildfire is the state’s latest involvement in a job that challenges fire crews physically and mentally.
From Tiny Delaware, Wildfire Crews Respond Nationwide
Delaware’s deployment of firefighters to a Minnesota wildfire is the state’s latest involvement in a job that challenges fire crews physically and mentally.
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Fair season is in full swing! This shot from last year New Holland Farmer's Fair was featured in our 2026 Lancaster Farming calendar. Have you taken any great fair photos this year? Submit them at lanc.farm/LFCalendar for a chance to be featured in our 2027 calendar!
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we’re heading out to the fields and getting into the weeds to figure out why herbicides don’t harm crops. Listen here or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!
Why Are Crops Safe From Herbicides?
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we’re heading out to the fields and getting into the weeds to figure out why herbicides don’t harm crops.
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Jamie Shenk described his strategy for managing a rye and hairy vetch cover crop mix during a Virginia Grain Producers Association meeting.
Rye-Vetch Cover Crop Helps Virginia Farmer Cut Fertilizer
Jamie Shenk described his strategy for managing a rye and hairy vetch cover crop mix during a Virginia Grain Producers Association meeting.
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Tom and Lisa Greenlee enjoy promoting Shire horses and letting people interact with the rare breed.
Couple Shares Enthusiasm for At-Risk Draft Horse Breed
Tom and Lisa Greenlee enjoy promoting Shire horses and letting people interact with the rare breed.
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Learn how to make an all-purpose tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes and safely can it for later.
Home-Canned Tomato Sauce for Pizza, Spaghetti and Everything
Learn how to make an all-purpose tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes and safely can it for later.
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Industry experts discussed a focus on animal health and consumer nutrition during a Farm Foundation webinar in July.
Health and Wellness Can Be Assets for Ag Industry
Industry experts discussed a focus on animal health and consumer nutrition during a Farm Foundation webinar July 21.
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From zucchini patties to sweet zucchini relish, these 12 recipes will put your garden fresh zucchini to work.
12 Zucchini Recipes for Your Summer Table
From zucchini patties to sweet zucchini relish, these 12 recipes will put your garden fresh zucchini to work.
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Lancaster Farming’s news manager recounts his week of visiting farms, fairs and historic sites in Virginia’s richest agricultural region.
Shenandoah Road Trip: Farms, Fairs and Buc-ee’s
Lancaster Farming’s news manager recounts his week of visiting farms, fairs and historic sites in Virginia’s richest agricultural region.
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A major grain and feed hub in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, recently changed ownership.
Mark Hershey Farms Purchased by Current Employee
A major grain and feed hub in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, recently changed ownership.
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Should Pennsylvania “push the pause button” on data centers or promote their economic and competitive advantages?
Rural Pennsylvania Data Center Hearing Draws Diverse Perspectives
Should Pennsylvania “push the pause button” on data centers or promote their economic and competitive advantages?
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July was one busy month, so busy that trying to keep up with all the dirt track racing across the Mid-Atlantic was nearly impossible. But I tried. And for you, dear and loyal reader, here’s three columns for the price of one. You’re welcome.
Streaming Services, PA Posse and Pace of Play at Local Dirt Tracks [Opinion]
Lancaster Farming’s Travis Barrett shares his motorsports views on streaming races online, show lengths and the dominance of driver Chase Dietz in 2026.
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For 100 years, Connecticut youths have been putting together the Middlesex & New Haven County 4-H Fair, and in honor of the anniversary, they’re planning some special events.
Middlesex & New Haven County 4-H Youth-Run Fair Celebrates 100 Years
For 100 years, Connecticut youths have been putting together the Middlesex & New Haven County 4-H Fair, and in honor of the anniversary, they’re planning some special events.
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A South Texas woman was sentenced to two years in prison after authorities said she concealed rare eggs when returning from overseas. Poultry imports are restricted to prevent disease spread.
Texas Woman Guilty of Smuggling Rare Chickens
A South Texas woman was sentenced to two years in prison after authorities said she concealed rare eggs when returning from overseas. Poultry imports are restricted to prevent disease spread.
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A no-till farmer from South Africa and a soil scientist from Oklahoma were featured at the Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance’s recent field day at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market.
South African and Oklahoman Farmers Join to Share No-Till Advice
A no-till farmer from South Africa and a soil scientist from Oklahoma were featured at the Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance’s recent field day at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard and Farm Market.
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Not many kids would eagerly take an exam during summer break, but 21 goat club members did just that Tuesday at the York State Fair.
Youths Test Their Goat Knowledge at York State Fair
Not many kids would eagerly take an exam during summer break, but 21 goat club members did just that Tuesday at the York State Fair.
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Members of the Alpha Zeta agricultural fraternity at Penn State won’t be able to live in their chapter house on campus this year after a July fire caused significant damage.
Penn State Ag Fraternity Finds Temporary Home After Fire
Members of the Alpha Zeta agricultural fraternity at Penn State won’t be able to live in their chapter house on campus this year after a July fire caused significant damage.
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The Wenger Group has become the lead investor in Plainville Farms, part of an ownership change that kept the Pennsylvania turkey processor from closing.
The Wenger Group Purchases Majority Stake in Plainville Farms
The Wenger Group has become the lead investor in Plainville Farms, part of an ownership change that kept the Pennsylvania turkey processor from closing.
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New York joins Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey is receiving a USDA disaster declaration for an April freeze that devastated fruit growers.
New York Spring Freeze Officially Declared a Disaster
New York joins Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey is receiving a USDA disaster declaration for an April freeze that devastated fruit growers.
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Ted and Maria Bobola met at the Delaware State Fair as youth and now have grandchildren in the show ring.
Delaware Fair a Longtime Tradition for Farm Family
Ted and Maria Bobola met at the Delaware State Fair as youth and now have grandchildren in the show ring.
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Pennsylvania typically ranks fourth nationally in peach production and New York around ninth, but growers in both states said this year’s harvests are shaping up to be the pits due to spring weather damage.
Spring Weather Hurt Pennsylvania, New York Peaches
Pennsylvania typically ranks fourth nationally in peach production and New York around ninth, but growers in both states said this year’s harvests are shaping up to be the pits due
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Members of St. Peter Lutheran Church take feeding the hungry seriously. They started a community garden on church property to do just that, developing the garden with a grant and volunteer labor.
Mechanicsburg Church Gardens To Feed the Hungry
Members of St. Peter Lutheran Church take feeding the hungry seriously. They started a community garden on church property to do just that, developing the garden with a grant and
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This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, Lancaster Farming's podcast for kids, we’re going straight to the experts to find out why only some cows have horns. Listen here or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!
Why Do Only Some Cows Have Horns?
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we’re going straight to the experts to find out why only some cows have horns.
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Pig shows are nearly all crossbreds at most county fairs in Pennsylvania. Lebanon Area Fair, however, boasts a healthy purebred show with nine divisions and over 80 hogs.
Lebanon Area Fair Touts Competitive Purebred Hog Show
Pig shows are nearly all crossbreds at most county fairs in Pennsylvania. Lebanon Area Fair, however, boasts a healthy purebred show with nine divisions and over 80 hogs.
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Following the passing of Grandview Speedway's co-owner Theresa Rogers two days earlier, Jeff Strunk's 100th win at the track provided an emotional farewell.
Jeff Strunk Delivers Fitting Tribute to Grandview Speedway's ‘First Lady’
Following the passing of Grandview Speedway's co-owner Theresa Rogers two days earlier, Jeff Strunk's 100th win at the track provided an emotional farewell.
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After decades as a sideshow at other events, Oliver tractors get Pennsylvania's first brand-exclusive show July 29-31 at the Solanco Fairgrounds in Quarryville.
Beloved Oliver Tractor Brand Gets the Spotlight
After decades as a sideshow at other events, Oliver tractors get Pennsylvania's first brand-exclusive show July 29-31 at the Solanco Fairgrounds in Quarryville.
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First responders were on the scene within minutes but not soon enough to save a 20-year-old man who became trapped in a grain bin in Ashland, Ohio.
20-Year-Old Dies in Grain Bin
First responders were on the scene within minutes but not soon enough to save a 20-year-old man who became trapped in a grain bin in Ashland, Ohio.
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From baked corn to stoplight salad, these 11 recipes featuring corn are perfect for summer.
11 Summer Recipes Featuring Corn Off the Cob
From baked corn to stoplight salad, these 11 recipes featuring corn are perfect for summer.
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