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News 2019 Pennsylvania Forage Conference
02/06/2019
Visit with industry professionals and farmers and enjoy the day listening and learning about educational topics pertaining to forage production from industry leaders! More
News Our January thaw into February is about to come to an end. More
News A survey is currently underway to gather information from horticultural growers, field crop farmers, and forest landowners on the potential economic impact of the spotted lanternfly (SLF) on agriculture and forestry. More
News A two-day short course is being offered at local Penn State Extension offices across the state to prepare applicators for the private pesticide applicator exam. More
News Minnesota Grain Marketing educator Ed Usset to highlight the Penn State Crops Conferences in Lancaster and Lehigh Counties. More
News Making Hay Stretch
12/13/2018
Now is the time to start thinking about how to stretch your hay reserves through the winter. More
News Introducing Penn State’s new extension weed specialist More
News The 2018 Pennsylvania Hay Show was held at Ag Progress Days and sponsored by the Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council. More
News When corn silage fields dry too quickly there are a few strategies for ensuring proper ensiling of your forage. More
News Soil Compaction Threat is High
09/12/2018
After another prolonged period of rainfall, the soils across most of the commonwealth are again saturated. More
News With soybean maturity approaching in most fields, insects and diseases are becoming less relevant, but most pest populations remain low. More
News Sprouting in the Ear
09/12/2018
Excessive rainfall during grain fill can sometimes result in preharvest sprouting in corn. If wet conditions continue, it would be good to assess this issue and take steps to minimize the impact. More
News Good, but not record-breaking yields may be expected for many farms across the state. More
News 2018 Wheat Planting Considerations
09/05/2018
Much of our wheat yield potential is a function of decisions that are made in the fall. Take time now to make plans for a successful wheat planting season this year. More
News Spotted Lanternfly is on the Move
09/05/2018
Spotted Lanternflies are now in the adult life stage and are much more mobile. More
News Funding is now available to farmers to have soil conservation and nutrient management plans written. More
News Identifying Corn Earworm
09/05/2018
Finding corn ears with feeding on the ear tip? More
News Cover Crop Seed Shortage This Fall
08/29/2018
If you are planning to buy cover crop seed, it is important that you do so quickly or there might not be any available. More
News Managing soil compaction while grazing can be a challenge in a wet summer like we are experiencing now, but it can be done, as we learned last week at Ag Progress Days. More
News Our soybean sentinel plots have only minor insect/disease populations, so insecticide and fungicides applications may provide little benefit; scout to know! More
News Penn State Extension welcomed a new Field and Forage Crops Educator to York County in early July. More
News Our soybean sentinel plots continue to have minor insect and disease populations, but walk your own fields to see what is active at your place. More
News Mid-season Weed Control Issues 2018
07/05/2018
As we proceed through the growing season, there are a few issues surrounding weed control and herbicide use. Below are some items to consider. More
News Potato Leafhopper is Abundant in Alfalfa
06/27/2018
Damage to alfalfa from potato leafhopper has caught some growers by surprise. Scout your fields to determine if your local populations are problematic! More
News Casey Guindon recently joined Penn State Extension’s Field and Forage Crop Team and is based in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. More