Spotted lanternfly: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Pennsylvania Drops $2.2M on Farm Research as Tech, Disease Shift

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is investing $2.2 million in 17 new research grants aimed at helping the state’s farm economy keep pace with shifting technology, climate pressures, emerging diseases, and …

Pennsylvania

Stop the Spread: How You Can Help Protect Pennsylvania’s Agriculture from the Spotted Lanternfly Crisis

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has announced the expansion of its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include Bradford, Sullivan, Venango, and Wyoming Counties. With this update, the …