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Center for Plant Excellence launched by PSU, Shapiro admin

MANHEIM – Agriculture secretary Russell Redding and Pennsylvania State University college of agricultural sciences dean Dr. Troy Ott launched the new Center for Plant Excellence, an initiative aimed at advancing research, innovation, and business growth in Pennsylvania’s diverse, plant-based ag sector. Gov. Josh Shapiro secured funding for the new center in his first budget to help drive economic growth by fostering collaboration, investing in research, and equipping businesses with the resources they need to compete. The center, with a $500,000 investment from the Shapiro ...

Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited flea market fundraiser

The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding a sale of donated fishing tackle on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Covenant Central Presbyterian Church at 807 West Fourth St. in Williamsport. Items include: • Quality fly rods and fly rod blanks (Diamondback, Sage, etc.), including Spey rods and fly lines; a very large quantity of fly tying materials including quality necks, fur and feathers, hooks, beadheads, dubbing, tools, etc.; many useable and collectible spinning and bait casting rods, fly reels, spinning reels, and casting reels; boxes of trout ...

First signs of spring on the Susquehanna Greenway

Springtime in Pennsylvania is in the air. As the days grow longer and the weather warms, nature is starting to wake up all around us. Sunlight sparkles on the river, melting the last bits of ice, while the fresh scent of damp earth drifts up from dew-soaked grass. Birds return to fill the ...

Shapiro admin stock trout in Pennsylvania waterways

MIFFLINBURG — On Friday, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and deputy executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Laurel Anders, visited R.B. Winter State Park in Union County to stock trout and highlight the amazing fishing ...

Making your kayak a fishing machine this year

As the weather warms, more paddlers will be hitting the water and some of them will be starting their first adventure as kayak anglers. Undoubtedly having a kayak can be a game-changer for anglers. But few kayaks, even those designed specifically for fishing, include all the accessories you will need or want. Let’s take a look at what you should consider adding and which of these should be done first. As mentioned, very few kayaks come equipped with everything that’s needed. Some will come close, but there is always something else that you will find necessary. If you have a ...

Former PFBC executive director Arway speaks at Trout Unlimited meeting

There’s an old Chinese proverb often attributed to Confucious that goes something like this: If you enjoy what you do, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. John Arway, who cited those words during a talk to the Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited, may understand them better than anyone. For many years he served as executive director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, a job that had brought its share of administrative duties and policymaking decisions, but also put him on many of his beloved trout streams. Arway recently spoke to Trout Unlimited about his ...