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.
Heavy precipitation is causing significant rill and gully erosion on Pennsylvania farmlands, highlighting the need to reduce soil disturbance and keep our soil covered at all times.
Herbicide options are dwindling as corn and soybean crops are approaching maximum growth stages for post herbicide application, so what are some considerations?
Double cropping after small grains can be a smart way to boost farm income and improve land use efficiency, but it can also bring a unique set of budgetary considerations.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has released an updated edition of the Pennsylvania Beginning Farmers Resource Guide, a comprehensive tool designed to assist new and aspiring farmers across the state.
There are considerations to ensure a profitable double crop soybean crop after wheat or barley. The key theme is to plant thick, plant narrow, use longer maturity and manage weeds up front.
The Agronomy Team at Penn State Extension is dedicated to helping farmers and agribusinesses improve crop productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
Study soil and water, and crop, pest, and nutrient management, the agronomy areas you are required to know for the Pennsylvania Certified Crop Adviser exam.
An updated, 2025 edition of this guide that provides information on crop and soil management, as well as recommendations for managing weed, insect, and disease pests in various crops.
This article explains the "why" and "how" of planting green with corn and soybeans, including practical management recommendations based on results from 3 years of research across 5 locations in Pennsylvania.