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Mid-Atlantic Weed Guide, Essentials for Agronomic Crops
Get up-to-date strategies and detailed herbicide tables for managing weeds in corn, sorghum, soybeans, small grains, and forages across the Mid-Atlantic region. -
Articles2025 Soybean Variety Testing Report
Check out how soybean varieties performed in the 2025 variety trials in Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesCan Roots Repair Compaction?
Soil compaction is a concern to farmers. Actively growing roots can help alleviate soil compaction as was shown in a study in northern Texas. -
NewsCHEMSWEEP Program Opens for 2026 Collections
Date Posted 12/2/2025Sign Up by March 31. CHEMSWEEP collects and disposes of unwanted or unusable pesticides. -
ArticlesNo-till Innovations in Tobacco
New No-Till equipment helps Tobacco farmers reduce soil erosion. -
VideosNo-Till Innovations in Tobacco
Length 10:36Learn about no-till tobacco production in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesNo-till Farming and Healthy Soils Work Hand in Hand
No-till and cover crops are essential for healthy soils, but also require some additional management and attention to detail. -
ArticlesThe Do's and Don'ts of Winter Manure Spreading
If winter manure spreading is absolutely unavoidable, follow these requirements to do it legally. -
ArticlesThe Do's and Don'ts of Importing Manure
Importing manure can be an economical source of nutrients and organic matter inputs, but there are some things to consider when doing so. -
ArticlesMandatory Paraquat Training
The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, has recently mandated label changes to the restricted use herbicide Paraquat, which will significantly affect those certified pesticide applicators using the product. -
ArticlesSuccessful Transition to Organic at Banner Farm
On-farm example focuses on organic transition. -
Articles2025 Corn Grain Hybrid Testing Report
Check out how the 2025 corn hybrids performed in Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesGenerator Checkup: Meaningful Maintenance for Safe Service
Is your generator prepared for a power outage at your farmstead or business? -
ArticlesWhere to Test Agricultural Commodities: A Lab Guide
A comprehensive guide for Pennsylvania farmers on where to test agricultural commodities, featuring lab options, sample tips, and tools for better farm management decisions -
ArticlesHarvest Your Soybean Fields and Get Them Tested for Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN)
When soybean harvest is on the way, make sure you add testing for soybean cyst nematode (SCN) to your to-do fall list. -
ArticlesJoint Machinery Ownership: A Strategy for Small and Mid-Sized Farms
Small and mid-sized operations must consider financial constraints when acquiring and replacing farm machinery. -
NewsBuyer Beware of Free Lime
Date Posted 10/7/2025Free 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. -
NewsFall Weeds: Burndown and Control in Cover Crops
Date Posted 10/7/2025Fall is a great time to control winter annuals and perennials weeds as a burndown or in cover crops. -
NewsHerbicide Recommendations for Winter Small Grains
Date Posted 10/7/2025Small grain establishment and growth can be hindered by weeds, but here are some herbicide options to consider for problem weed species. -
ArticlesAvoiding Mycotoxins in Grain Corn and Silage
Toxins caused by fungi are a real concern in grain corn and silage. Is there anything we can do about it? -
ArticlesPlanting a Grass Riparian Buffer With Hay Production Potential
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. -
ArticlesGround and Tiger Beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae)
Ground and tiger beetles are important biological control agents in agroecosystems. They consume many soil dwelling insect pests. -
NewsSubsoiling in Fall to Alleviate Compaction
Date Posted 9/30/2025Dry soil provides an opportunity to remediate soil compaction, but first check if it is needed, and choose the right equipment. -
NewsHessian Fly and Aphids in Fall-planted Small Grains
Date Posted 9/30/2025Be aware of the risk of Hessian fly and aphids to fall-planted small grains. -
ArticlesConducting On-Farm Research
Testing products or management practices on your own farm is one of the best ways to fine-tune your agronomics.



