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Articles 2018 Results: PA Commercial Grain and Silage Hybrid Corn Tests Report
Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D., Gregory W. Roth, Ph.D.
This report provides independent and unbiased information for the evaluation of commercial corn grain and silage hybrids available in Pennsylvania. More
Articles Grazing Corn Stalks with Beef Cattle
Tiago Brandao Freitas, Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D., Tara L. Felix
Feeding stored feeds in winter months is a major cost of beef cow-calf and backgrounding operations. Extending the grazing season by grazing corn crop residue may be an economically viable option for beef producers in Pennsylvania. More
Articles Corn Ear Rots and Mycotoxins
Adriana Murillo-Williams, Alyssa Collins, Ph.D., Paul D. Esker
There are many pathogens that cause ear rots. Identify which ones are associated with mycotoxin contamination! More
Articles Caterpillars in Corn: Earworm, Western Bean Cutworm or Corn Borer?
John Tooker, Ph.D.
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. More
Articles After the Flood – Recovery Considerations for Rural Pennsylvanians
Jennifer R Fetter, Leon Ressler, Andy Yencha
Parts of Pennsylvania were drenched with heavy rains and flooded streams recently. In addition to drying out wet basements, there are few important things that rural Pennsylvanian’s might want to pay special attention to. More
Articles Black Cutworm Management in Organic Field Corn
Kristy Borrelli
Ecological pest management and cultural strategies are the best method for protecting crops against black cutworm damage on organic farms. More
Articles Marestail (Horseweed) Management
Dwight Lingenfelter, Annie Klodd, William S. Curran, Ph.D.
Effective management of marestail (horseweed) involves a combination of herbicide, mechanical, and cultural tactics. More
Articles Seed Selection Based on Disease Resistance Ratings
Paul D. Esker, Alyssa Collins, Ph.D.
Make choices for a healthy crop next season before putting even one seed in the ground. More
Articles 2017 Results: PA Commercial Grain and Silage Hybrid Corn Tests Report
Gregory W. Roth, Ph.D.
This report provides independent and unbiased information for the evaluation of commercial corn grain and silage hybrids available in Pennsylvania. More
Articles Pay Attention to Seed Options When Replanting Following Slug Damage
John Tooker, Ph.D.
Some are replanting corn and/or soybean following heavy slug damage. Pay attention to genetic, insect-resistant traits and seed-applied treatments because all that is offered is not always necessary. More
Articles When to Consider Foliar Fungicide Applications on Corn
Delbert G. Voight, Jr
Under certain conditions, applying a fungicide to corn may provide an economic return. A look at few key criteria will help in determining whether to apply fungicides or wait things out. More
Articles 2016 Results: PA Commercial Grain and Silage Hybrid Corn Tests Report
Gregory W. Roth, Ph.D.
This report provides independent and unbiased information for the evaluation of commercial corn grain and silage hybrids available in Pennsylvania. More
Articles 2014 Results: PA Commercial Grain and Silage Hybrid Corn Tests Report
Gregory W. Roth, Ph.D.
This report provides independent and unbiased information for the evaluation of commercial corn grain and silage hybrids available in Pennsylvania. More
Articles 2015 Results: PA Commercial Grain and Silage Hybrid Corn Tests Report
Gregory W. Roth, Ph.D.
This report provides independent and unbiased information for the evaluation of commercial corn grain and silage hybrids available in Pennsylvania. More
Articles Wheat wireworms and the eastern field wireworm are the predominant species that attack corn and other field crops in Pennsylvania. More
Articles Corn rootworms have long been major economic pests in the United States. In Pennsylvania, corn rootworm damage has been sporadic, but increasing in recent years. More
Articles Worldwide, three species of weevils are among the most destructive pests of stored grains, seeds, and grain products. These are the rice, granary, and maize weevils. More
Articles The two-spotted spider mite is an occasional pest of soybeans in Pennsylvania. Over the past 15 years, outbreaks have been associated with drought conditions. More
Articles The stalk borer has been recognized as a problem in Pennsylvania agriculture for 150 years. The larvae bore into stalks and stems and feed within the plants. More
Articles Several species of sod webworms occasionally may be serious pests to young corn plants during May and early June. More
Articles The snailcase bagworm is a moth (family Psychidae) that was accidentally introduced into the United States from Europe in the 1940s. More
Articles Seedcorn Maggot as a Pest of Field Corn
Mary Barbercheck, Ph.D.
The seedcorn maggot, a pest imported from Europe, is now established throughout the United States. Corn and soybeans are the major crops attacked. More
Articles The sawtoothed grain beetle, and the closely related merchant grain beetle, can be found with other insects in contaminated stored grains in Pennsylvania. More
Articles The omnivorous leafroller has recently been confirmed in a greenhouse in Pennsylvania. Your assistance is needed in monitoring this pest indoors and outdoors in Pennsylvania. More
Articles The Indian meal moth is a common pest of stored grains and pantries. The larvae feed on grains, dried fruits, nuts, cereals, and a variety of processed foods. More