Tag: USDA

A deer in the wild looks into the camera.

Pennsylvania Deer Are Testing Positive for Coronavirus

In a recent federal study, nearly half, or 44 percent, of Pennsylvania deer tested positive for coronavirus, writes Justin Heinze for patch.com.

Researchers are…

Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are working together to secure $16 million from the USDA to help local farmers combat the spotted lanternfly.

Statewide Spotted Lanternfly Reports Jump Drastically Since Beginning of Year

According to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, statewide reports of the spotted lanternfly grew by 147 percent from January 1 to July 31, writes Mary Ann…

Local Attorneys Specializing in Cannabis Law Welcome New Hemp Regulations (video)

Local attorneys specializing in cannabis law have welcomed the recent federal government announcement on the launch of a U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, writes…

NY Times: Wyndmoor's USDA Research Laboratory Developing Milk Based Packaging

Taking environmentally friendly food packaging to a new level, the team at Wyndmoor’s USDA research laboratory has come up with a potential solution using…