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Small Grains News

Field Crop News 12:02

February 8, 2012

Does the weather have you thinking about going out to the field to get some work done? This week’s issue provides several timely topics relevant to things you may be considering. But check out Paul Knight’s forecast first. Some thoughts on grain markets and a reminder about FSA program deadlines rounds out this edition. Don’t forget to check out some meetings that are coming up soon in Upcoming Events.

Field Crop News 12:01

January 11, 2012

The first edition of Field Crop News for 2012 is loaded with information for crop producers. You’ll find timely articles on grain marketing and new herbicides, rootworm resistance to Bt corn, results of the Soybean Yield Contest and details on the Manure Management Plan requirement for all livestock farms. In addition, you can find information about the many Penn State crop production programs slated for the next few months.

Field Crop News 11:32

December 6, 2011

Web links and brief overviews of Corn Silage Hybrid, Soybean Variety and Weed Control (by weeks end) trials kick-off this week’s edition. Reminders for protecting stored grain and some insight on grain markets follow. If your fields had a lot of down corn this fall, read some tips on controlling volunteer corn in 2012. Check out the items now added in Upcoming Events.