September
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Weather Outlook for September 25, 2012
September 25, 2012
- A few unsettled days with some showers in the near forecast, followed by some temperature swings, highlight the weather outlook.
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Biennial and Perennial Weed Control is Best in the Fall
September 25, 2012
- From killing sod stands to managing those tough perennial weeds, fall is an excellent time for weed control. Get some tips for those hard-to-manage weeds.
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Sustainable Stover Harvest Strategies
September 25, 2012
- What has research taught us about stover harvest? Here, we offer some practical tips on stover management.
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Marketing – What are the Alternative Marketing Methods?
September 25, 2012
- Take a look at some different options you have for marketing your grain. Here, we discuss some pros and cons of each.
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Corn Pith Weevil
September 25, 2012
- While scouting for European Corn Borer, a new insect was recently discovered in the top of corn stalks this fall. Read about the Corn Pith Weevil, and where in Pennsylvania it was found.
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Fall Pesticide Dealer Manager Certification Training
September 25, 2012
- Do you sell restricted use pesticides in Pennsylvania? Time is running out for you to obtain your free pesticide Dealer Manager Certification from the PA Department of Agriculture.
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Weather Outlook for September 19, 2012
September 18, 2012
- A couple of dry days are anticipated to round out the end of the work week before another batch of showers arrives on Saturday.
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Weed Management Considerations for Fall Small Grains
September 18, 2012
- Over the next few weeks, winter barley and wheat seeding will commence. Here are a few points to consider during this process.
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Grain Sorghum
September 18, 2012
- I had an interesting field trip with two crop advisors and their clients in Franklin County last week evaluating grain sorghum.
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Arrested Ears Feedback
September 18, 2012
- We got some interesting feedback on our arrested ears article last week that I wanted to share.
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Sentinel Plot Program in Soybeans
September 18, 2012
- The Sentinel Plot Program funded by the Pennsylvania Soybean Board is winding down for this year.
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Minimize Soybean Harvesting Loss and Maximize Cost per Bushel
September 18, 2012
- Over the last several years of working with what I consider the top soybean producers in Lebanon County I have learned the importance of timely harvest of soybeans.
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Tips for Keeping Combine Losses Low
September 18, 2012
- There are combine heads that force air back into the platform to assist in reducing harvest as well as other types of heads.
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Crop Insurance Update
September 18, 2012
- It is best if the below information is distributed to producers prior to the 9/30 enrollment/policy change deadline.
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Marketing – How Do You Take In Relevant Information?
September 18, 2012
- I tend to record and track numbers, but have difficulty making sense of patterns or developing conclusions from a spreadsheet filled with figures.
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'Erosivity': The Ability of Precipitation To Cause Erosion
September 18, 2012
- Today is a rainy day in Happy Valley. The rain started last night and is expected to last throughout the day with bouts of very intense precipitation.
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Weather Outlook for September 11
September 11, 2012
- Expect three more days of mainly clear skies and a steady warming trend.
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Disease Update
September 11, 2012
- As we wind down the corn and bean season there are a few disease issues that come to the forefront.
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Bean Leaf Beetles and Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs in Soybeans
September 11, 2012
- Bean leaf beetle and brown marmorated stink bug remain the most relevant late season insect pest species in soybeans, though neither is well represented in our sentinel fields (see accompanying article in this issue of Field Crop News).
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Knapweed Toxicity in Horses
September 11, 2012
- In early August 2012, a horse owner in the Northern Allegheny County reported a neurologic condition in her horse believed to be caused by the ingestion of a weed.
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Arrested Ears Update
September 11, 2012
- We continue to get reports of arrested ears from around the state but some of the most common are here in Centre County.
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Sentinel Plot Program in Soybeans
September 11, 2012
- The Sentinel Plot Program funded by the Pennsylvania Soybean Board is winding down for this year.
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Soybean Pod Splitting Reported
September 11, 2012
- A farmer in York County called this week to say that some of the pods on his soybeans were splitting open and that some seeds were sprouting.
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Conservation Message Continues to be Relevant
September 11, 2012
- Today is 9/11 and it seems only proper to remember what happened 11 years ago.
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National Farm Safety Week September 16 -22 and last edition of “The PSU Ag Safety Newsletter”
September 11, 2012
- Agricultural Safety & Health…A Family Affair is the theme for National Farm Safety & Health Week 2012, which runs from September 16 – 22.
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2012 Custom Applicator Training
September 11, 2012
- September 12, 2012, Penn State Southeast Agricultural and Research Center (Landisville Farm), Manheim, PA
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Weather Outlook for September 4
September 4, 2012
- Changeable weather, not much relief from wetness in the east
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Use Care When Planting Forage and Pasture Crops
September 4, 2012
- Seeding depth and soil contact are critical, date of planting affects stand and yields
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Noteworthy Items About Crop Insurance
September 4, 2012
- Always check with your crop insurance agent
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Spring 2012 On-Farm Cover Crop Plots: Spring Pre-Burndown Biomass Yields
September 4, 2012
- Findings from on-farm cover crop demonstration plots.
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Grain Marketing: Unheard of Prices May Cause Marketing Paralysis
September 4, 2012
- Are grain prices really as high as we think?
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Check Fields for Foliar Diseases and Ears Molds Now
September 4, 2012
- Now is the time to be scouting your corn and soybean fields, not for potential fungicide applications, but to plan for harvest and next year’s variety/hybrid selection.
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Don’t Delay Planting Cover Crops
September 4, 2012
- Plant on time to get the most benefit for meeting your goals
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Seed Testing Information for Farmers
September 4, 2012
- Know before you grow…
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2012 Custom Applicator Training
September 4, 2012
- September 12, 2012, Penn State Southeast Agricultural and Research Center (Landisville Farm), Manheim, PA
