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June 9, 2026 | 2:25 PM

Central Pa. fruit farmers cope with damaged crops from April freeze

Some farmers are reporting total losses, while others estimate about 70% to 90% of their fruit crops won’t make it.

By Katie Knol

May 27, 2026 | 10:51 AM

Rollins signs disaster declaration to provide relief for Pa. fruit growers following freeze

By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

April 15, 2026 | 8:52 AM

Hotline for Pa. farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis

The AgriStress Helpline had a surge in calls from Pennsylvania farmers in its first year. But since 2024, usage has dropped.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

March 7, 2025 | 10:53 AM

Farmers lose climate assistance as Trump administration freezes and cuts spending

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

September 13, 2024 | 1:28 PM

Lancaster County dairies under stress as drought lowers corn yields

As the corn harvest begins at Brubaker Farms in East Donegal Township, Mike Brubaker says he’s anticipating the worst corn crop the farm has seen in “many, many years.”

By Elizabeth Deornellas/LNP | LancasterOnline

August 21, 2024 | 2:00 PM

Pa. Farm makes biodegrable coffins made from fungus

By Asia Tabb

July 9, 2024 | 9:35 AM

With temperatures continuing to climb, how does heat impact crops?

By Olivia M. Miller/LNP | LancasterOnline

June 25, 2024 | 9:52 AM

Lancaster County farmers contend with heat and pests as produce grows sweet

By Elizabeth Deornellas/LNP | LancasterOnline

May 17, 2024 | 3:41 PM

Rep. Zimmerman looks to expand sales of raw milk products amid Amos Miller case

By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline

Updated: April 17, 2024 | 9:08 am

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget pitch draws on lessons from curdled Fairlife bid

Shapiro’s budget proposal invests in agricultural development and aims to address shortcomings that lost Pennsylvania a deal with a major milk brand looking to build a facility.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

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