Penn State Agronomy Highlights Podcast Now in Fourth Season

Agronomy Highlights is a biweekly podcast hosted by Penn State Extension field and forage crops educators. The show covers various in-depth, pertinent agronomic topics with knowledgeable guests. Farmers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in increasing their knowledge of field crop production and farm management will enjoy this production.

Currently, Agronomy Highlights has over 80 episodes. Episodes range from 45 to 75 minutes in length and cover a wide range of topics. Episodes on organics, forages, grain, and pest management can also be found in this series, so look for an episode that speaks to you!

Recent and Upcoming Episodes

Over the past few months, the podcast has covered a wide range of topics and explored a great diversity of subjects. More Ag Innovation episodes have covered soil health, fungal endophytes, and how cover crops affect the way crops smell. Ryan also sat down with RhielWay Ag to discuss the ins and outs of drone operations in Pennsylvania. 

We have also begun a new series, Back to Basics, which will cover the basic agronomic practices and programs that producers need as a foundation for more advanced herbicide, fertilizer, and planting strategies. Our current episode is on Soil Fertility Testing and Liming. More episodes are planned in the Back to Basics series, including Fertilizer Management and Planting Strategies. 

Other upcoming episode topics include organic nitrogen management, winter livestock preparedness, plant disease diagnostics, and more. 

Where to find Us

These episodes and more can be found by visiting our online stream or searching "Agronomy Highlights Podcast" on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts. They are also available on YouTube. 

Interested in Sponsoring

The Agronomy Highlights Podcast has garnered over 12,000 listens across 80+ episodes, ranking in the top 25% of all podcasts. This season, select the sponsorship level that best aligns with your goals. With varied tiers, there is a package to suit any business goal or need, including options for ads, as well as one-on-one updates with a member of your company. For more information on sponsorship, visit the Agronomy Highlights Podcast: Become a Sponsor! website. 

If you have comments about the show or ideas for future episodes, please contact Ryan (rms6953@psu.edu), Justin (jub1489@psu.edu), or Dwane (dlm228@psu.edu).