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Managing Corn Silage for Profit: Mycotoxin Management
When 02/25/2026Length 2 hoursEvent Format Virtual | LiveUncover agronomic and nutritional strategies to manage molds and mycotoxins in corn silage, safeguarding forage quality, livestock health, and profitability for Pennsylvania producers. -
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Managing Corn Silage for Profit: Forage Quality Reports
When 01/28/2026Length 2 hoursEvent Format Virtual | LiveLearn to interpret forage quality reports, assess hybrid performance, and optimize silage nutrition to boost profitability in corn silage production. -
WebinarsManaging Corn Silage for Profit: Silage Fermentation
Length 2 hoursGain practical tools to interpret forage analysis reports and evaluate silage additives, helping you preserve quality and boost profitability in corn silage production. -
NewsCorn Silage Dry-Down: Week of August 25, 2025
Date Posted 8/26/2025A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania. -
NewsFall Weed Control in Pastures, Hay, and Other Forages
Date Posted 8/26/2025Fall is an excellent time to manage biennial and perennial weeds and Japanese stiltgrass in pastures and hay and to control problem weeds after silage harvest. -
NewsCorn Silage Dry-Down: Week of August 18, 2025
Date Posted 8/20/2025A weekly check-in on silage crop moisture progression at several locations across Pennsylvania. -
NewsHorsenettle Control in Grass Pastures and Hayfields
Date Posted 8/19/2025Horsenettle was a serious problem in many grass forages this season. Some management considerations are below. -
NewsWeed Seeds This Fall Mean More Weeds Next Spring
Date Posted 8/19/2025Control annual weeds now in fallow areas to prevent seed set. Also, now is the time to start considering ways to manage perennials in small grain stubble. -
ArticlesSoil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Pre-establishment
Soil fertility management for forage crops is a continuous process that begins well before the forage crop is established. -
ArticlesSoil Fertility Management for Forage Crops: Maintenance
Once a forage stand is successfully established, the goal becomes maintenance of an adequate level of fertility to meet the needs of the crop throughout the life of the stand. -
ArticlesNutrient Management to Improve Nitrogen Efficiency and Reduce Environmental Loss
This article describes the three main pathways of nitrogen loss--nitrate leaching, denitrification, and volatilization--and summarizes requirements and provides nitrogen management guidance. -
ArticlesPennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act (Act 38): Who Is Affected?
Learn how to calculate the animal density of an agricultural operation to determine if it is a Concentrated Animal Operation (CAO) and thereby required to implement an Act 38 nutrient management plan. -
VideosHazards of Biomass Production on Marginal Lands
Length 7:24Production of biomass crops such as perennial grasses, willow, or poplar are often considered for so called marginal lands. -
ArticlesForage Variety Trials Reports
The Forage Variety Trials Report summarizes performance data collected from ongoing forage trials at two site locations in Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesLate Summer Forage Seeding for Hay and Pastures
When done correctly, late summer forage seedings give producers the highest chance of establishment success. This guide will help ensure it is done properly. -
Articles2024-2025 Fall-Seeded Winter Forages and Cover Crops
In fall 2024, a trial evaluating fall-seeded winter forages and cover crops was established at the Rock Springs and Landisville research locations. -
ArticlesFall Oats for Forage or Straw
Oats are well adapted to Pennsylvania, traditionally we think of them as a spring crop but they also perform well in the late summer and fall. -
NewsIs Now a Good Time to Control Perennial Weeds in Grass Forages?
Date Posted 7/15/2025Milkweed, hemp dogbane, Canada thistle and others are very aggressive perennials that can be difficult to control in grass hay or pasture systems. Some management considerations are below. -
ArticlesTiming Second Cutting Grass Hay
Orchard grass and other cool-season perennial grasses should be harvested at 5- to 6-week intervals, ideally between 35 and 40 days. -
ArticlesFarm Dump Truck and Trailer Safety
This article will examine large farm dump truck and trailer safety issues relating to the use of these units on farms. -
ArticlesFall Harvest Safety Tips
With the urgency felt by farm families during the fall season, here are some safety reminders. -
ArticlesPrevención de las enfermedades causadas por el calor en la agricultura
Conocer los sÃntomas de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor y saber cómo responder puede salvar vidas. -
NewsPasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance Simulation Study
Date Posted 7/8/2025Livestock farmers and hay producers are invited to join a paid online research study through the University of Delaware. -
NewsManaging Flood-Impacted Crops
Date Posted 7/7/2025This article will discuss some management tips for areas still dealing with flooding in Pennsylvania. -
ArticlesSafely Making and Handling Large Hay Bales
Many producers have transitioned from making small square bales (weighing 40 to 70 pounds) to large round or square bales (weighing 900 to 1700 pounds). While these larger bales help address space and labor constraints, they are riskier to handle.



