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An active pattern with a series of quick-moving disturbances this week will usher in some colder air by the end of the weekend.

Shredlage has been a hot topic in recent years, but studies have demonstrated it has the same overall dry matter and fiber digestibility as conventional silage.

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.

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

Silvopasture is the integration of trees, livestock, and forage crops together on the same land to create dual income from timber and livestock.

The Forage and TMR Particle Separator was designed to help in determining the correct forage particle length needed to improve ruminant nutrition.

In this video Dr. Jud Heinrichs demonstrates the Penn State Particle Separator, a popular method for on-farm particle size determination.

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.

Testing stored forages for nutritional quality is an important management consideration in livestock nutrition. Sampling bales involves a few simple steps to get a representative sample.

Forage testing is an inexpensive way to be sure animals are being fed properly. Are you testing your forage quality?

Nitrogen is essential to cool-season forage production, but what is the right rate and source? A replicated on-farm research trial is looking at just this question.

The decision of whether a pasture or hay field should be destroyed and renovated or simply restored depends on management goals and the current condition of the area.

Drought-stressed grain soybean crops can be harvested as forage, but pesticide application and crop insurance should be checked before chopping.

A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania

Join producers, industry partners, and agency folks for a two-day networking and learning opportunity featuring keynote speakers, extension educators, and others during on-farm classroom discussions and live demonstrations.

Certain herbicides can be used under fencerows and around farm structures.

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

In spring 2025, a cereals trial designed to evaluate forage production potential was established at Rock Springs.

By developing a grazing plan that integrates cool-season perennials with warm- and cool-season annuals and warm-season perennials, graziers can significantly extend the grazing season while both avoiding overgrazing and maintaining soil health.

A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania

Details rotating perennial pastures with annual crops, grazing cover crops, and grazing crop residue—all of which show promise to improve profit and soil health and increase diversity on crop farms.

As we approach the peak of summer with hot, dry weather, we need to adjust our grazing strategies to maintain pasture longevity.

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

Frost increases the risk of bloat in alfalfa as well as prussic acid, i.e. cyanide poisoning, and nitrates in warm season annuals.

Reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea L.) is a tall, leafy, high-yielding perennial.