Weeds
Weeds can be native or alien invasive plants that harm agricultural, disturbed, and natural ecosystems. Some people call weeds "plants out of place", but to farmers, conservationists, land managers, and even homeowners, weeds can be extremely problematic. Learn about Penn State weed management research and education programs and link to other sites that can help you manage these problem plants.
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Field Crops News 12:11
May 15, 2012
In this issue you will find the Weather Outlook, which favors a warming trend as we move through the month, winter wheat and early corn development conditions around the state, the Five Acre Corn Club entry registration, recommendations to scout for slugs and black cutworms and an alert about potential early hatch of western corn rootworm and resistance to Bt hybrids, a report on Roughstalk bluegrass (Poa Trivialis), weed management of multiflora rose and updated herbicide labels, a Grain Marketing Update and lastly, Upcoming Events.
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Field Crops News 12:10
May 8, 2012
In this issue you will find the Weather Outlook, articles covering thin alfalfa plantings and maturity and diseases on small grains. Also covered are articles on black cutworm and armyworm, slugs and mustard family weeds.
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Field Crops News 12:09
May 1, 2012
In this issue you will find the Weather Outlook, which may remain cool and drier than normal over the next month; reminder about the importance of soil temperatures when planting soybeans; drill and planter calibration recommendations for soybeans; keeping watch on some insect pests including black cutworm, alfalfa weevil, and cereal leaf beetle; suggestions for weed control in new alfalfa seedings; information on preparing for an early forage harvest; early season chill injury on corn; monitoring barley and wheat for freeze damage; an on-line tool for predicting head scab in wheat; sharpening your skills at grain marketing; and upcoming events.
