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May 11, 2026 | 9:32 AM

Following ‘devastating’ crop freeze, state leaders call for federal aid

Temperatures in the low 20s harmed fruit operations — including peaches, cherries, apricots, pears, strawberries, grapes and apples.
By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
July 2, 2025 | 12:26 PM

Gov. Shapiro, lawmakers push USDA to restore $13M food purchasing program agreement

By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline
Updated: June 4, 2025 | 4:17 pm

Gov. Shapiro sues USDA, Secretary Rollins over canceled $13 million food purchasing program

By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline

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May 8, 2025 | 5:13 PM

More money for agriculture innovation pitched by Shapiro after high demand

The Shapiro administration says the funding increase would help modernize and strengthen Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry.
By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College
April 30, 2025 | 4:09 PM

Farmers and food banks struggle to address food insecurity, debate loss of federal funds

By Isabella Weiss/WVIA/Report For America
April 3, 2025 | 9:13 AM

Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on

By Frank Morris/NPR
March 27, 2025 | 4:58 PM

Pennsylvania challenging USDA food assistance contract cancellation

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania
March 21, 2025 | 6:51 PM

Pennsylvania launches Center for Plant Excellence in Lancaster County

The Center for Plant Excellence’s goal is to advance research, innovation, and business growth in Pennsylvania’s plant-based agriculture sector.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania
March 18, 2025 | 1:56 PM

Maple farmers celebrate nearly 190 years of Pennsylvania agriculture as possible funding boost looms

By Isabella Weiss, Lydia McFarlane, Haley O'Brien/WVIA
March 7, 2025 | 10:53 AM

Farmers lose climate assistance as Trump administration freezes and cuts spending

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania
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