Field Crop News - Crops and Soils - Penn State Extension
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The latest news from the Penn State Extension Field and Forage Crops Team.
daily12011-02-22T00:43:38ZWeather Outlook for May 21, 2013
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Despite anticipated thundershowers with an advancing cold front later this week, most sections are likely to have an increase in their rainfall deficit by this time next week.
No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-21T19:14:42ZNews ItemContinue to Monitor Barley and Wheat for Freeze Damage
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Here is an update to last week’s freeze damage article on barley and wheat.No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-21T19:12:54ZNews ItemPests to Consider: Black Cutworm, Cereal Leaf Beetle, and Alfalfa Weevil
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Significant flights continue for the black cutworm moth, and attention should be given to the cereal leaf beetle. Meanwhile, alfalfa weevil is beginning to pupate in Southeast PA.
No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-21T19:00:04ZNews ItemExamine Herbicide Labels to Determine Adjuvant Requirements
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Not sure which adjuvant to use? Reading the herbicide label may provide some clues.
No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-21T18:37:13ZNews ItemContributors for May 21, 2013
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No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-21T18:25:39ZNews ItemWeather Outlook
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Thunderstorms tomorrow, then dry, then scattered showers over the weekend with unsettled conditions persisting next week into Memorial Day weekend.No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-15T00:40:38ZNews ItemSignificant Flights of Black Cutworm Detected
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Black cutworm moths on the rise in Pennsylvania.No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-15T00:34:27ZNews ItemMonitor Barley and Wheat for Freeze Damage
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Check for cold injury to wheat and barley after last nights temperatures.No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-15T00:30:00ZNews ItemCorn and Frost Injury
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Are you worried about frost injured corn?No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-15T00:24:16ZNews ItemSmall Grain Disease Update
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Rusts, powdery mildew, and head scab update.No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-15T00:20:00ZNews ItemAlleviating Soil Compaction
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What can you do to alleviate soil compaction?No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-15T00:10:00ZNews ItemHere it is Again-Roughstalk Bluegrass, a Common Weed This Spring in Small Grains and Hay Fields
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Roughstalk bluegrass is rearing it's ugly head again. Problem seems to be spreading.
No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-15T00:01:54ZNews ItemControl of Roundup Ready Corn: Volunteers or Replanting
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Volunteer Roundup Ready corn in corn or in a replant scenario can be a challenge.No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-14T22:16:28ZNews ItemMarketing
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This week’s crop report gives a clear indication of planting progress in the face of some spring rains in areas of historically significant production. No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-14T22:00:00ZNews ItemContributors for May 14, 2013
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No publisherWilliam Curran2013-05-14T21:41:29ZNews ItemHow to Print or View the Entire Field Crop News on One Page
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When you receive the email notifying you the latest Field Crop News is online click on the link near the top of the email “Print this newsletter”. No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T19:04:25ZNews ItemWeather Outlook for May 7, 2013
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A large swath of central and northeast Pennsylvania tallied no more than a few hundredths of an inch of rain (less than 5% of normal) last week. No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T19:02:10ZNews ItemComment Period Open for Deregulation of Low-Lignin Alfalfa
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) publish in the April 22, 2013 Federal Register, a petition received from the Monsanto Company and Forage Genetics International seeking nonregulated status for a low-lignin alfalfa.No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T18:55:00ZNews ItemBe Thankful For a More Normal Spring, But Be Wary of Slugs as Planting Progresses
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As we progress into planting season, I hope you recall the odd spring we had last year with record warmth.No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T18:45:32ZNews ItemNow Is the Time…To Attend A Small Grain Field Day!
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In southeast Pennsylvania, there are three opportunities to view small grain plots and meet with Penn State specialists.No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T18:40:00ZNews ItemHey! What About the Hay?
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The forage industry is the major agricultural enterprise in Pennsylvania and the Northeast.
No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T18:33:11ZNews ItemDiagnosing Soil Compaction
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Soil compaction diagnosis is not as straightforward as it seems, especially because we lack good tools to do a quick test. No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T18:02:11ZNews Item“Weed of the Week”
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Weed of the week - Birdsrape mustard (Brassica rapa)No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T17:53:38ZNews ItemConsider Physical Incompatibility of Pesticides
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In the last week, we heard about at least two situations where various pesticide active ingredients were added to the spray tank that resulted in chemical reactions producing problems.No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T17:45:29ZNews ItemMarketing: The 2013 Corn Crop Has Started Its March Towards Harvest
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My have been calculating what grain price I need to stay financially sound and flexible while also remaining sane.No publisherLisa Crytser2013-05-07T17:41:11ZNews Item