Most Pennsylvanians have probably come across, or even killed, a spotted lanternfly — an invasive species that threatens long-term damage. The bill amends the 1990 Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act by adding language for research and extension grants, for the purpose of combatting the spotted lanternfly. In a press release, Fetterman said the species has cost Pennsylvania “millions of dollars and thousands of jobs.” “Spotted lanternflies have ravaged crops that are critical to Pennsylvania’s economy including grapevines, apples, peaches, hops and more,” Fetterman said. In the press release, McCormick said investing in research will protect farms, strengthen the agriculture industry and control the species.