News - Guides and Publications
News - Guides and Publications
News Funding is now available to farmers to have soil conservation and nutrient management plans written. More
News Buffers Need Maintenance After Flooding
08/14/2018
Flooding has been a relatively common occurrence this summer which has caused significant damage to homes, roads, and businesses. Riparian buffer owners also need to inspect and repair their young forests. More
News Toxic Weed in the Landscape: Jimsonweed
07/24/2018
Jimsonweed is an annual plant that is poisonous to animals and humans. 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 Landscape Management: Common Mallow
05/30/2018
Considered a weed in turfgrass and landscape beds, common mallow is an interesting plant in that it can be an annual or biennial. More
News It looks like this spring farmers are getting a break from slug ravaged fields. In most PA Slug Project fields, populations remain low. More
News During my twenty-four year career, the most common tree problem that I encounter isn’t an insect or a disease—it is us. More
News Late Season Corn Stalk Nitrate Test
08/09/2017
If your corn is at ¼ milk-line stage it isn’t too early to take samples for this test. More
News Volunteers gathered on June 10th, at a family farm outside of New Holland along the banks of Mill Creek for a day filled with hard work for a good cause. More
News Lyme Disease in humans has seen a significant increase in the past few seasons. This year many folks are reporting the presence of ticks, the primary vector of this disease. More
News Fields in Danger of Soil Crusting
05/17/2017
With recent heavy rains, planted fields may be prone to soil crusting, which can reduce emergence, lower final stands and significantly impact crop yields. More
News Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP) certification program provides resources to help landscape professionals learn sustainable landscaping practices More