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Ornamental plantings of holly in Pennsylvania are often damaged by leafmining pests. The native holly leafminer only feeds on the foliage of American holly.

I found a banded pigeon. How can I find the owner?

I have a bird that is continually hitting my window. Why is it doing this and what can I do to stop it?

You have developed a feasibility study for your agricultural enterprise idea and now you want to begin farming. What is next?

A field day at one of Penn State Extension's Models for the Future sites reviewed the importance of a comprehensive disease management plan for your operation.

Every year, hundreds of accidents occur on the farm whether it's caused by livestock, tractors, machinery, or mistakes.

Record keeping is becoming a critical task in production agriculture.

Understanding our cost structure and desired margin helps us identify appropriate pricing methods and their relationship to profitability.

Planning and record keeping are critical for all farms.

Penn State 4-H Educator, Bob Brown, reviews and emphasizes the importance of weighing in your lambs and kids.

Irrigation often is necessary because of the uneven distribution of precipitation throughout the year, especially during critical growth periods.

Many associations pass along information and research results that greatly benefit the members.

If you live away from your farm or rent where you live, this document contains valuable information for you.

Greenhouse production may be year-round and can provide valuable cash flow throughout the year.

Grain crops may be fed or sold although most forage crops are stored and used on farm for feed.

Growing culinary herbs can be a profitable niche market.

Unless you are independently wealthy or have been saving for several years prior to beginning your agricultural venture, you will probably need some form of financing for your farm.

Information regarding insurance covering your farm.

The decision to employ someone requires an understanding of the relationship between the parties.

For those with the time and resources to spare, direct marketing can increase both revenue and local awareness of an agricultural enterprise.

Considerations on how to best enhance the buying experience for current and future customers.

Things to consider before so you can determine what to looking for in a used tractor.

This product is generally used by operations with a roadside market.

There are many tools for risk management available for new and beginning farmers.

Beginning the steps needed to make changes for the upcoming marketing season.