Field Crop News
Field Crop News is a weekly newsletter that provides Agronomic crop management information to Pennsylvania producers, extension agents and the agri-business community during the production season. Each issue contains articles pertaining to production, pest management, and precision agriculture. Upcoming field days and events, agent reports, and degree day accumulations can also be found.
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Weather Outlook
While we have passed the mid-point of the three coldest months of the year (Dec-Jan-Feb), it is clear that real winter is about to begin in Pennsylvania.
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Nutrient Management and Soil Conservation Requirements for Smaller Farms
Nutrient Management requirements relating to larger animal operations has recently been the focus of many education and outreach efforts.
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Corn on Corn Considerations
The demand for corn and the higher price are making many producers consider increasing the amount of corn they grow. My understanding is that more Midwest corn producers are considering moving toward a corn-corn-soybean rotation in contrast to the typical corn-soybean rotation.
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Is Your Planter Ready?
The quality of your corn stand will largely depend on planter performance. An irregular stand can easily cost you 10% of your yield.
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What’s New for Agronomic Weed Control: 2007 Overview
The traditional report on what is new for agronomic weed control for 2007.
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2007-2008 Agronomy Guide Now Available
It’s true! The new 2007–2008 Penn State Agronomy Guide is out and it’s packed with more information than ever!
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Looking for a Meeting?
The meeting season is in full swing now and you may be finding it difficult to keep track of all the meetings in your area or deciding which ones to attend. Do you ever wish there was a location that kept track of all the meetings across the state so you didn’t have to.
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