Many people with private water supplies like wells and cisterns tend to put off testing their water until something goes wrong — an odd smell or a bad taste. Here's why that's not a good idea.
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As of late October, there were no drought conditions anywhere in Pennsylvania, according to the DEP. Farmers may have different opinions on that.
New ecological mitigation requirements are being added to certain pesticide labels to reduce pesticide runoff. Here's what you need to know.
Penn State Extension recently gave an overview of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," and how they might affect farms and water supplies.
Aquatic weeds are a vital part of your pond's ecosystem, but they can become a nuisance that reveal a larger problem.
A pond on your property can provide many uses, whether it’s recreational or just something pretty to look at.
Expect a "second summer" through September and October, Kyle Elliott told attendees at Penn State's Farming for Success field day.
A 30-year saga with Chanceford Township over a stormwater erosion problem remains unresolved for farmowner Irvin Allott.
Recent heat waves in the Mid-Atlantic increase water demand and create challenges for field crop and produce farmers.