When it comes to planting fall cover crops, every day counts. From planning seeding to following the harvester, here’s everything you need to know about fall cover crop planting.
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Entomologists from our region — including Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and Ontario — are reporting surprising infestations of fall armyworm in grass hay and alfalfa fields. Read more
The 23rd annual Maryland Commodity Classic attracted more than 275 people to the late-July event at the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park in Centreville. Read more
Farmer across Pennsylvania are monitoring moisture levels of various hybrids as producers ready for silage harvest. Read more
Burcucumber infestations in corn can cause trouble. Research shows that ensiling green burcucumber seed is an effective technique for killing viable seed, but that ensiling does not affect mature seed. Read more
Penn State Extension will host a Field Crop Recertification School on 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 23 for commercial and private pesticide applicators in need of continuing education credits. Read more
Want better soil? Plant a cover crop between seasons. That was the message promoted at Empire Farm Days by Paul Salon, who has worked as a soil conservationist and district conservationist for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service since 1979. Read more
News Editor Phil Gruber discusses the perceived divide between farmers and consumers and what both groups can do to bridge the gap. Read more
Southern Maryland farmers told legislators Aug. 4 that deer damage is a major problem for local crops. Read more
Now is the time to think about controlling summer annual weeds prior to seed set in cropping situations where possible. Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 18 issued a final rule banning all food uses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos. Read more
For growers of corn, soy beans, winter wheat, durum wheat, cotton, tobacco and more. Stay up to date on the latest trends and practices in growing of field crops.