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As soybean fields approach maturity, we continue to find low populations of insect pests and pathogens.

If corn fields are infested with burcucumber, consider chopping it for silage. If not, herbicides cannot be legally used on tasseled corn.

Fall is an excellent time to manage biennial and perennial weeds and Japanese stiltgrass in pastures and hay and to control problem weeds after silage harvest.

Selecting the best corn hybrids can be a significant factor in the profitability of a corn production enterprise.

Our weekly soybean report reveals low pest populations in fields with Japanese beetles, grasshoppers, and Septoria being most common.

Control annual weeds now in fallow areas to prevent seed set. Also, now is the time to start considering ways to manage perennials in small grain stubble.

This article describes the three main pathways of nitrogen loss--nitrate leaching, denitrification, and volatilization--and summarizes requirements and provides nitrogen management guidance.

Tips to identify ear rot and action to take if you suspect it on your corn crop.

There are many pathogens that cause ear rots. Identify which ones are associated with mycotoxin contamination!

Production of biomass crops such as perennial grasses, willow, or poplar are often considered for so called marginal lands.

See the performance of wheat and rye varieties tested in 2024-2025.

Disease and insect pressure remain low across the state.

Learn about new disease risk models available to you at Crop Protection Network.

Our soybean sentinel plot reports show low disease and insect pressure across the state.

This article helps explain the benefits and disadvantages of different corn fodder management practices.

Oats are well adapted to Pennsylvania, traditionally we think of them as a spring crop but they also perform well in the late summer and fall.

Know what you're planting to avoid these costly mistakes to your winter small grain crop.

The decision to sell seed is affected by what's in the field and whether you're licensed to sell.

Our soybean sentinel plot reports reveal low populations of bean leaf beetle, Japanese beetle, and grasshoppers; diseases also remain low

Be aware of application restrictions when spraying common herbicides in these soybean platforms.

Milkweed, hemp dogbane, Canada thistle and others are very aggressive perennials that can be difficult to control in grass hay or pasture systems. Some management considerations are below.

With harvest season comes an increase in grain handling and storage. Each year, lost-time work incidents and fatalities are reported from grain-related incidents, so it is important to keep proper safety practices the highest priority.

This article will examine large farm dump truck and trailer safety issues relating to the use of these units on farms.

With the urgency felt by farm families during the fall season, here are some safety reminders.

Conocer los síntomas de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor y saber cómo responder puede salvar vidas.