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Successful management of forage stands in the fall hinges on properly evaluating stands and giving plants enough leaf area to survive the winter.

A mild and sunny stretch is in store this week followed by some potential tropical cyclone-enhanced rain by the end of the weekend.

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

Earn continuing education credits while learning about Act 49 requirements, Nutrient Balance Sheet updates, manure brokering, application liability, and food processing residuals policy.

Farming is filled with respiratory hazards such as pesticide vapors, dusty fields, dangerous hydrogen sulfide accumulations in manure pits and pump sumps.

Farmer's Lung and Organic Dust Toxicity Syndrome (ODTS) are names given to two farm occupational diseases caused by inhaling airborne mold spores.

Application of sewage sludge to farmland has been a common practice in Pennsylvania for many years and allows this material to be recycled, rather than incinerated or disposed of in landfills.

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

The end of the summer is a good time to scout for caterpillar damage in corn. What is present will tell you if you have pests that need to be managed next year.

A Cover Crop Nitrogen tool developed by Penn State researchers helps farmers estimate how much nitrogen their cover crops return to the soil, and they're now conducting on-farm research to extend its use for hard-to-manage dairy double-crop systems.

Explore current Penn State corn silage research and strategies for making informed cropping decisions that support high-quality silage and farm profitability.

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

The last forage cutting for the year is not only important as a livestock feed, but it also sets the stage for winter survivability and spring green-up for these stands.

Fall forage management is important for overwintering cool-season perennials in both hay and pasture systems and to promote healthy spring growth.

In this document, "sewage sludge" will refer to wastewater treatment solids generally, and "biosolids" will refer specifically to material that is suitable for land application.

Characteristics of various types of biosolids and discusses management, regulatory, and other practical issues regarding their use on cropland.

Results of a three-year research project that investigated how agronomic biosolids utilization has affected soil and crop quality.

Explore molds and mycotoxins in corn silage, including how they develop, which mycotoxins are most common, and practical strategies for managing risks and protecting silage quality.

Analyze corn silage samples and forage quality reports to improve ration balancing, silage management, and livestock performance.

Discover best practices for field dressing, storing, and transporting harvested deer. Learn safety considerations and food handling tips to responsibly manage your harvest.

An introduction to research on perennial forages and their impact on weed seedbanks, as conducted by Penn State Plant Science graduate student Allie Rice and Dr. Carolyn Lowry.

Explore 2026 corn silage trial results and learn how hybrid selection can improve yield, quality, and profitability for dairy and livestock operations.

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

The low incidence of occurrence of and damage from Hessian fly in Pennsylvania can be attributed to both host-plant resistance and planting date.

Brown marmorated stink bugs tend to be problematic because they prefer to feed upon reproductive tissues, those tissues that will be harvested.