Ag Literacy

Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training releases new ACAP reporting tool website with new and updated features

This checklist is meant to be used as a guide as you examine prospective farm properties for lease or purchase.

Direct and indirect methods of determining pasture yield.

Terminology from various disciplines, including ecology, forestry, wildlife, and recreation are defined in this article to aid private landowners in communication with natural resources managers.

This document is intended to be a reference guide of the most commonly used acronyms in the agricultural conservation profession.

This is a glossary of some terms in the agricultural conservation profession. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive but rather provide an overview of some of the most common.

Practices for new agriculture conservation technicians to promote a positive initial farm visit.

Learn the basics of how to transition your farm to organic crop production.

From calves to lactating cows, it is essential to make sure the herd has an ample and clean water supply.

To sustain healthy forest ecosystems it is necessary to consider multiple vegetation management practices using a systematic approach called Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM).

Ever wondered what is involved in growing row crops? This article, meant for people unfamiliar with agriculture, is the first of a series that will discuss everything from soil prep to post-harvest.

Basal bark herbicide applications are targeted treatments you can make in spring to effectively control numerous invasive shrub species.

Industrial hemp is reported to have hundreds, if not thousands of uses. Penn State Extension educators spend some time with growers on their farms looking at hemp growing for CBD extraction.

Pasture management can be a lot of work. Here's how to break down your planning by the season.

A number of plant growth forms are susceptible to control measures in the dormant season. This is a useful time to manage winter annuals, biennials, non-suckering woody species, and woody vines.

Learn the distinguishing characteristics to help you accurately identify the invasive Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum).

Newly established forage stands need every opportunity to express themselves and grow, but we also must know when to cut our losses on a failed seeding, and plan for the next crop.

This informative publication explains how feeding a total mixed ration (TMR) help dairy cows achieve maximum performance and is the most common method for feeding high producing dairy cows.

Using a mixture of the herbicides glyphosate and triclopyr can provide a broadly effective and low-risk treatment for invasive plant species.

Baleage is a fermented forage produced at a higher moisture content than dry hay. Careful steps are needed to ensure the forage is produced in a way that preserves its quality.

See the performance of wheat, barley, rye, and triticale varieties tested in 2022-2023.

Before establishing a new orchard block, carefully assess all the factors that will affect fruit quality, production efficiency, and orchard sustainability.

This video highlights the top hazards that can be found while working around grain and discusses best practices for promoting safety.

In this video, Dr. Paul Esker, Penn State Extension Field Crops Plant Pathologist tells us about the current growth stages in small grains, focusing on barley and winter wheat.

Crop management decisions are based on knowledge of the crop development stage. Here are some tips to know the growth stages in small grains.