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Free lime isn't always a good deal. In Pennsylvania, certified ag lime is tested for quality and safety. Always analyze byproducts for neutralizing power and contaminants before applying.

Fall is a great time to control winter annuals and perennials weeds as a burndown or in cover crops.

Small grain establishment and growth can be hindered by weeds, but here are some herbicide options to consider for problem weed species.

Toxins caused by fungi are a real concern in grain corn and silage. Is there anything we can do about it?

Riparian buffers are great for protecting our waterways, particularly near productive agricultural land, and there are things to consider when establishing a strictly grass-based buffer.

Ground and tiger beetles are important biological control agents in agroecosystems. They consume many soil dwelling insect pests.

Dry soil provides an opportunity to remediate soil compaction, but first check if it is needed, and choose the right equipment.

Be aware of the risk of Hessian fly and aphids to fall-planted small grains.

Testing products or management practices on your own farm is one of the best ways to fine-tune your agronomics.

Findings from a 2010 study of energy beets as an ethanol feedstock in Pennsylvania

Potential for Sweet sorghum as a biofuel.

Pesticide applicators are responsible for drift related damage and could face a potential lawsuit.

With soybean fields maturing, our final scouting reports for 2025 reveal continued low pest activity.

Prepare for harvest by getting the combine calibrated to minimize harvest losses.

Silo gas is formed by the natural fermentation of chopped silage shortly after it is placed in the silo.

In a dry fall it is easy to overgraze your pasture, but this will hurt soil health and pasture productivity.

A diagnostic tool to measure the extent and depth of subsurface compaction is a penetrometer, or soil compaction tester.

Late season weeds can cause issues with corn and soybean harvest. Consider some of the harvest aid options or other tactics to manage problem weeds including Palmer amaranth.

Treating fields unnecessarily with insecticides can result in large aphid populations.

As the weather turns colder in the fall, it's time to winterize your pesticide sprayer before it gets too cold and causes damage to sprayer components. The following are tips to guide you.

The seed delivery system in drills is not as precise as that used in planters because they use flutes or sponges to meter seed instead of seed singulation.

Here we share the benefits and drawbacks of four compost production methods, as well as six straightforward tips for using compost.

Se habla mucho de carbono y agricultura. ¿Te has preguntado qué es el carbono y por qué es importante?

Penn State Agronomy Educators evaluated corn and soybeans during the last week of August and noted good yield potential, but signs of drought stress put yields in jeopardy.

Cover crops continue to be key for soil health, soil erosion protection, nutrient recycling, weed control and forage provision. But how do dry soil conditions affect planting decisions?