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CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Local officials, agricultural advocates, and industry leaders gathered this week at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs to commemorate the expansion of AgConnect, a program designed …
Chester County Leaders Celebrate AgConnect Expansion and Honor Century Farm Legacy Read More
WAYNE, PA — My Yield, a leading agricultural yield solutions platform under Inverness Graham Green Light Fund, has announced a strategic partnership with ROI Biologicals (“ROI”), a key innovator in agronomic …
My Yield and ROI Biologicals Partner to Advance Agronomic Solutions Read More
MT. JOY, PA — Pennsylvania’s farmers are poised to lead the charge in agricultural innovation thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement of $10 million in grants under the nation’s first …
Governor Shapiro Unveils $10 Million Boost for Agricultural Innovation in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture is more than an industry in Pennsylvania—it’s a way of life passed down through generations. This legacy was celebrated on Friday at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show, …
Honoring Generations of Grit: Meet the Families Powering Pennsylvania’s Farming Legacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s agricultural legacy and future potential were front and center today as the 2025 PA Farm Show officially kicked off with a powerful blue-ribbon ceremony. Celebrating the theme …
Powering Pennsylvania: 2025 PA Farm Show Opens with Promises of Innovation and Economic Growth Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is doubling down on its commitment to reshaping global agricultural trade. Earlier this month, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a groundbreaking $300 million …
USDA Pushes $300 Million to Transform Global Ag Trade—How Will U.S. Farms Dominate Emerging Markets? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lancaster County farmer has rewritten the agricultural record books. A. Dale Herr Jr. delivered a jaw-dropping performance in this year’s Pennsylvania Soybean Yield competition, claiming the title …
Lancaster Farmer Defies the Odds to Smash Soybean Yield Records—A Triumph for Every Grower Fighting the Elements! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is doubling down on its commitment to protecting farmland, announcing a bold $10.2 million investment to shield 2,842 acres across 31 farms in 13 counties from …
Pennsylvania’s $10.2 Million Farmland Preservation Push Sparks Debate on Housing Crisis and Food Security Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently unveiled two significant programs aimed at assisting farmers who grow specialty crops such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Agriculture Secretary Tom …
USDA Launches $2 Billion Initiative to Support Farmers and Expand Crop Storage Solutions Read More
MANITOWOC, WI — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a substantial investment plan aimed at bolstering the domestic agricultural sector through enhanced fertilizer production and expanded meat processing capacity. …
USDA Announces Significant Investments in Fertilizer Production and Meat Processing to Boost U.S. Agriculture Read More