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This article is an overview of the Pennsylvania Manure Hauler Broker Program.

Farming is a stressful profession. Learn about the available resources for farm community members experiencing stress.

In rainfed agriculture, atmospheric conditions, crop water demand, and soil properties determine whether we are three weeks away from a drought.

Weeds can be a problem in spring oat fields. This article provides some herbicide options to consider.

Drought, corn growth stages, delayed PRE, and other considerations about residual herbicides during the early stages of corn growth.

A variety of pests are active as the growing season progresses; we will address alfalfa weevil, black cutworm, and cereal leaf beetle.

Commit to scouting and growth staging your small grain to understand if the disease intensity warrants a fungicide application.

Soil management has dramatically changed in Pennsylvania with adoption of no-till increasing from 20% in 2000 to almost 70% today. This resurgence of tillage calls us to remember, why this switch?

Buttercup and poison hemlock tend to dominate many pastures throughout the state, and now is the time to manage them for best control.

Morning soil temperatures may be approaching the threshold of 50°F at 2" depth but avoid planting in suboptimal moisture conditions.

Spring is a great time to test your fields for the presence of soybean cyst nematode (SCN).

Wait periods, herbicide formulations and rates, and drift – consider these relevant issues as you burndown before planting this spring.

As spring pests become active, remember that scouting is the key to detecting insect-pest populations and determining whether insecticides will be helpful.

Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the spotted lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive insect pest present in Pennsylvania and some other eastern states. SLF threatens grape production and tree health and is a nuisance in landscapes.

Basic overview of a few government programs for Pennsylvania farmers.

Low temperatures in late spring happen, but do they get cold enough to cause yield reduction and crop damage?

Most farmers are required by Pennsylvania law to have an agricultural erosion and sediment control plan on file.

¿Qué haría usted si la escuela de su niño lo envía de vuelta a su casa porque tiene piojos?

El manejo integrado de plagas (IPM) utiliza la información sobre plagas para elegir los métodos de control más seguros y efectivos.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already making its mark on agriculture, offering new tools to help improve efficiency, increase yields, and make more data-driven decisions.

Various factors can greatly impact burndown herbicide effectiveness. Below are some considerations when applying burndown herbicides this spring to control weeds and terminate cover crops.

As the weather warms, weeds grow quickly. Below is an overview of commonly found weeds during the early spring season, especially in no-till settings.

Certain herbicides provide flexibility if you need to switch between corn or soybean crops.

Alfalfa weevil larvae are becoming active, particularly in southern counties and south-facing fields. Scout your fields to detect their damage.

Populations of this pest species, which are becoming more common in Pennsylvania, can grow in fields planted annually with small grains.