See All Agronomic Crops

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.

Some key decisions to determine whether a fungicide is justified for 2025

This article will discuss some management tips for areas still dealing with flooding in Pennsylvania.

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?

Our soybean sentinel plot report reveals that bean leaf beetle, Japanese beetle, and grasshoppers are widespread, but populations are low.

What can we expect from this irritating corn disease in 2025?

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.

A soggy grain ripening period raises questions about barley and wheat quality issues.

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.

This year poses challenges for predicting white mold risk in soybean.

It is that time of year to prepare for harvesting small grains and/or double-crop soybean weed management considerations.

Again this year extension educators will be scouting typical soybean fields to characterize insect and disease pressure

The Agronomy Team at Penn State Extension is dedicated to helping farmers and agribusinesses improve crop productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

As we proceed through the growing season, there are several weed management issues that tend to become evident in soybeans, small grains, and pastures. Below are some considerations for these matters.

We are at a point in the season to determine your small grain crop’s potential for quality and yield as we approach harvest.

The combination of cold temperatures and wet soil conditions can increase the risk of soybean soilborne diseases.

Below are some early season soybean herbicide options to consider for controlling problem weeds in the crop.

Wet weather impacts timely herbicide applications, crop injury, and residual weed control. Read below for more details on each of these issues.

Last weekly slug update for 2025.