Tim Elkner News Today

After removing row covers from strawberries, its time to scout for two-spotted spider mites and treat if population exceeds 25% or stippling is present.

Its now time for early scouting for Allium leafminer due to warm weather. Growers should protect allium plants with row covers or insecticides, and utilize the Penn State hotline for

Lancaster County farmers report the fall harvest is producing strong yields following a spring and summer drought that raised concern.

Lancaster County farmers report the fall harvest is producing strong yields following a spring and summer drought that raised concern.

This years pumpkin season has seen good yield, sizes and prices.

Tomato season is progressing well at Harvest Lane Farm Market, where high tunnels have allowed the Stahl family to grow some delicious varieties.

Weeks of parched conditions are raising crop concerns in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. While farmers have had good conditions to make hay and ripen strawberries, farmers across the region are

Local crops and gardens could be at risk as the National Weather Service in State College issued a hazardous weather warning Wednesday for an unseasonable overnight frost.

Orchardists face tricky decisions on chemical thinning and insect management thanks to a late spring wave of cool weather.

Orchardists face tricky decisions on chemical thinning and insect management thanks to a late spring wave of cool weather.