If you’re growing corn in Pennsylvania and haven’t noticed tar spot yet, chances are that will change, as the fungus is here to stay.
The Pennsylvania state horticulture meeting will be held Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 in Hershey, Pa.Â
In some parts of the state and region, drought was an issue this past season and that dry weather can affect weed control in various ways.
Glyphosate-resistant horseweed populations have become increasingly widespread in the state and are now a significant management issue in western Pennsylvania and the northern tier.
The Penn State Extension Grain and Silage Corn Test results provide independent and unbiased information for the evaluation of commercial corn grain and silage hybrids available in Pennsylvania.
There is a lot of speculation about potential herbicide shortages and price increases on some products for the 2023 growing season.
Liming can be done any time the soil conditions are appropriate for heavy spreading equipment and when the current crop does not limit spreading.
The company has enrolled 30,000 acres for carbon credits in the Mid-Atlantic, and Indigo's payment format is designed to align the company's goals with the farmer's.
The EPA is requiring special training for certified applicators who use paraquat. Certified applicators must complete an EPA-approved training program before mixing, loading and/or applying paraquat.
Farm Action sent a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, urging the agency to stand up for farmers by shifting more support to non-GM farming methods ahead of Mexico’s ban on the herbicide glyphosate and genetically modified corn.
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