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Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey talks about her first nine months as Mid-Atlantic regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency.
‘Boots on the Ground’ at the EPA: Mid-Atlantic Administrator Comes From Dairy Farm
Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey talks about her first nine months as Mid-Atlantic regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey talks about her first nine months as Mid-Atlantic regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Interrow cover crops — "living mulches" for vegetables — were the focus of a session at the Northeast Ag Expo in Atlantic City, N.J. on Jan. 21.
‘Living Mulches’ Worth Exploring for Veggie, Fruit Growers
Interrow cover crops, 'living mulches' for vegetables, were the focus of a session at the Northeast Ag Expo in Atlantic City, N.J. on Jan. 21.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Interrow cover crops — "living mulches" for vegetables — were the focus of a session at the Northeast Ag Expo in Atlantic City, N.J. on Jan. 21.
During talks to advance a spending bill, Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional leadership removed language that would all for year-round sales of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, known as E15.
Corn Industry Furious Over Congressional Exclusion of E15
During talks to advance a spending bill, Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional leadership removed language that would all for year-round sales of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, known as E15.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:27 PM
During talks to advance a spending bill, Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional leadership removed language that would all for year-round sales of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, known as E15.
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, Lancaster Farming's podcast for kids, we're venturing into the dark to shed some light how farmers grow mushrooms. Listen here or find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
How Do Farmers Grow Mushrooms?
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're venturing into the dark to shed some light how farmers grow mushrooms.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:23 PM
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, Lancaster Farming's podcast for kids, we're venturing into the dark to shed some light how farmers grow mushrooms. Listen here or find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
Pennsylvania state Sen. James Malone recently visited Lancaster Farming to recognize the paper with a citation and to discuss ag in the Keystone State. Listen to the interview here:
State Sen. James Malone Discusses Ag in Pennsylvania During Lancaster Farming Visit
Pennsylvania state Sen. James Malone recently visited Lancaster Farming to recognize the paper with a citation and to discuss ag in the Keystone State.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Pennsylvania state Sen. James Malone recently visited Lancaster Farming to recognize the paper with a citation and to discuss ag in the Keystone State. Listen to the interview here:
The Delmarva Chicken Association raised several concerns regarding the Department of the Environment's draft permit for concentrated animal feeding operations in the state’s poultry industry.
Poultry Group Concerned About Maryland's Draft CAFO Permit
The Delmarva Chicken Association raised several concerns regarding the Department of the Environment's draft permit for concentrated animal feeding operations in the state's poultry industry.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The Delmarva Chicken Association raised several concerns regarding the Department of the Environment's draft permit for concentrated animal feeding operations in the state’s poultry industry.
For nearly 80 years, the Beach family in Lycoming County ran Pennsylvania's last county-owned farm, milking cows, raising livestock and farming 200 acres.
Last County-Owned Barn in Pennsylvania Carries Long History
For nearly 80 years, the Beach family in Lycoming County ran Pennsylvania's last county-owned farm, milking cows, raising livestock and farming 200 acres.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:21 PM
For nearly 80 years, the Beach family in Lycoming County ran Pennsylvania's last county-owned farm, milking cows, raising livestock and farming 200 acres.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted Jan. 24 to keep the opening day of the firearms deer season the same.
Pennsylvania Game Commission Opts Not to Change Deer Season Opener
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted Jan. 24 to keep the opening day of the firearms deer season the same.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:21 PM
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted Jan. 24 to keep the opening day of the firearms deer season the same.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted Jan. 24 to keep the opening day of the firearms deer season the same.
Pennsylvania Game Commission Opts Not to Change Deer Season Opener
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted Jan. 24 to keep the opening day of the firearms deer season the same.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:21 PM
The Pennsylvania Game Commission voted Jan. 24 to keep the opening day of the firearms deer season the same.
Why limit pie to dessert? From cheeseburger pie and chicken pie to ground cherry pie and chocolate mocha pie, these 15 pie recipes cover nearly all meals.
15 Pie Recipes to Serve for Both Dinner and Dessert
Why limit pie to dessert? From cheeseburger pie and chicken pie to ground cherry pie and chocolate mocha pie, these 15 pie recipes cover nearly all meals.
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January 25, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Why limit pie to dessert? From cheeseburger pie and chicken pie to ground cherry pie and chocolate mocha pie, these 15 pie recipes cover nearly all meals.
Rodeo competitors Waylon Cameron and Brianna Waltz manage their tough travel schedules by bringing their families along for the ride.
Living the Rodeo Lifestyle: Marriage, Kids and Competition on the Road
Rodeo competitors Waylon Cameron and Brianna Waltz manage their tough travel schedules by bringing their families along for the ride.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Rodeo competitors Waylon Cameron and Brianna Waltz manage their tough travel schedules by bringing their families along for the ride.
Beach plums are an option for orchardists who are able to turn them into jams, jellies and beverages for niche markets.
Beach Plums Offer Value-Added Opportunities for Fruit Growers
Beach plums are an option for orchardists who are able to turn them into jams, jellies and beverages for niche markets.
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January 24, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Beach plums are an option for orchardists who are able to turn them into jams, jellies and beverages for niche markets.
Maryland farmers are asking lawmakers to avoid a second straight year of cuts to the state’s cover crop program.
Maryland Farmers Defend Cover Crop Funding
Maryland farmers are asking lawmakers to avoid a second straight year of cuts to the state’s cover crop program.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Maryland farmers are asking lawmakers to avoid a second straight year of cuts to the state’s cover crop program.
A data center offered a Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, farmer $60,000 per acre for his farmland. He chose to preserve his farm through the Lancaster Farmland Trust instead.
Data Center Developers Offered Farmer $60k Per Acre; He Preserved the Land Instead
A data center offered a Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, farmer $60,000 per acre for his farmland. He chose to preserve his farm through the Lancaster Farmland Trust instead.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:16 PM
A data center offered a Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, farmer $60,000 per acre for his farmland. He chose to preserve his farm through the Lancaster Farmland Trust instead.
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, Lancaster Farming is rediscovering America's farming history with stories throughout the year. Check out our first three stories from this collection all about the Pennsylvania Dutch and their connection to agriculture. Read them here:
Celebrating 250 Years of America and American Agriculture
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, Lancaster Farming is rediscovering America's farming history with stories throughout the year. Follow along as we reveal how agriculture has
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January 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026, Lancaster Farming is rediscovering America's farming history with stories throughout the year. Check out our first three stories from this collection all about the Pennsylvania Dutch and their connection to agriculture. Read them here:
Our newest FarmHouse podcast episode is out now! This week we're talking about bringing farm experience to global companies, what agricultural marketing really is, and a whole day devoted to big, fluffy Newfoundland dogs. Listen at this link or find it wherever you get your podcasts!
Merging Farm Life and City Life With Lindsay Eshelman
This week on the FarmHouse, we're talking about bringing farm experience to global companies, what agricultural marketing really is, and a whole day devoted to big, fluffy Newfoundland dogs.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Our newest FarmHouse podcast episode is out now! This week we're talking about bringing farm experience to global companies, what agricultural marketing really is, and a whole day devoted to big, fluffy Newfoundland dogs. Listen at this link or find it wherever you get your podcasts!
Democrat Janelle Stelson is running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.
Congressional Candidate Janelle Stelson Releases Rural Priorities
Democrat Janelle Stelson is running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Democrat Janelle Stelson is running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.
New Jersey farmer Brian Huff thrives selling unique, value-added produce to massive crowds at New York City farmers markets.
From Hunterdon County to Union Square: New Jersey Farm Capitalizes on Big City Crowds
New Jersey farmer Brian Huff thrives selling unique, value-added produce to massive crowds at New York City farmers markets.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:28 PM
New Jersey farmer Brian Huff thrives selling unique, value-added produce to massive crowds at New York City farmers markets.
Horseback postal routes have had a place in the U.S. dating back to the 1600s. Several of those historical routes throughout the state can still be ridden today.
Ride The Mail Trail: Exploring Historical Horseback Postal Routes in Pennsylvania
Horseback postal routes have had a place in the U.S. dating back to the 1600s. Several of those historical routes throughout the state can still be ridden today.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Horseback postal routes have had a place in the U.S. dating back to the 1600s. Several of those historical routes throughout the state can still be ridden today.
To help producers who sell at farmers markets better understand the customers they serve, Penn State Extension conducted an in-depth study into attendee demographics.
How Popular Are Farmers Markets in Pennsylvania? A Recent Survey Aimed To Find Out
To help producers who sell at farmers markets better understand the customers they serve, Penn State Extension conducted an in-depth study into attendee demographics.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
To help producers who sell at farmers markets better understand the customers they serve, Penn State Extension conducted an in-depth study into attendee demographics.
A new plan in Maryland encourages widespread adoption of conservation practices to help farmers adapt and thrive as the climate changes.
Maryland Unveils Plan to Support Ag in Face of Climate Risks
A new plan in Maryland encourages widespread adoption of conservation practices to help farmers adapt and thrive as the climate changes.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
A new plan in Maryland encourages widespread adoption of conservation practices to help farmers adapt and thrive as the climate changes.
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, Lancaster Farming's podcast for kids, we're heading out to the pig pen to find out if pigs are really as dirty as they seem. Listen at this link or find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
Why Do Pigs Like to Roll in the Mud?
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, we're heading out to the pig pen to find out if pigs are really as dirty as they seem.
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January 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
This week on the Super Smart Farm Show, Lancaster Farming's podcast for kids, we're heading out to the pig pen to find out if pigs are really as dirty as they seem. Listen at this link or find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider changing the opening day of the firearms deer season to the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.
Pennsylvania Game Commission Ponders Change to Deer Season Opener
According to the proposal listing in the meeting agenda, the first day of deer season would be shifted one week earlier to the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The Pennsylvania Game Commission board will consider changing the opening day of the firearms deer season to the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.
Learn tips for growing and selling cantaloupe from an experienced producer and auction consumer.
Experienced Cantaloupe Producer and Consumer Shares Insights
Learn tips for growing and selling cantaloupe from an experienced producer and auction consumer.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Learn tips for growing and selling cantaloupe from an experienced producer and auction consumer.
After nearly a decade of racing less competitive cars, Ryan Smith bounces back with Kreitz Racing's No. 69K 410 Sprint Car team.
On the Rebound: Ryan Smith Poised for Another Big Sprint Car Season
After nearly a decade of racing less competitive cars, Ryan Smith bounces back with Kreitz Racing's No. 69K 410 Sprint Car team.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:02 PM
After nearly a decade of racing less competitive cars, Ryan Smith bounces back with Kreitz Racing's No. 69K 410 Sprint Car team.