Agronomy Highlights

Recorded: 8/29/22 In this episode, we dive into the topic of carbon sequestration. How do we sequester carbon? What are carbon credits, and how do I begin to learn more about the possibility of selling carbon credits? Tune in to find out more!  Helpful Links: Penn State’s Center for Agricultural and Shale Law h Penn State Extension Article on Carbon Sequestration and Credits   “Carbon Markets in P...

Recorded 7/29/22 Today, we are talking about field corn assessment late in the season. We’ll cover how to assess pollination, the importance of the grain-fill process, insect and disease issues, and evaluating fields as we finish off this season’s crop.  Helpful Links: Determine corn pollination with Bob Nielsen, Purdue University with this ear shake test video. Handy Bt Trait Table Abnormal corn...

Date Recorded: 7/25/22 Today we’re joined by one of Penn State’s insect specialists, Dr. John Tooker. In the show, we discuss a broad range of topics related to field crop insects, including: The current level of pest pressure across the commonwealth, the importance of scouting and using thresholds, the value of beneficials, and much more! Join us here to get a healthy dose of entomology.   Hosts:...

On this episode we are joined by Andrew Frankenfield, who is a farmer as well as a field and forage crops educator with Penn State Extension out of Montgomery county. Here we discuss the effects of high input prices, farm budgeting, equipment maintenance, the value of hay, and the general challenges of the economic situation we currently find ourselves in. Useful Links: Crop input prices article E...

Date Recorded: 7/26/22 The dynamic disease duo of Dr. Alyssa Collins and Dr. Paul Esker join us on this episode to discuss a newer disease of interest in corn, tar spot. We start off by covering the general level of disease pressure currently being observed across the state, and soon after, get into all things tar spot. Listen in to find out the history, distribution, symptoms, and control of this...

Recorded 7/21/22 Welcome to the first episode of Agronomy Highlights! Today we’re joined by weed specialist Dwight Lingenfelter, who is a highly valuable resource for Pennsylvania farmers. We start by covering the basics of integrated weed management and then dive deep into how and when to control problematic weeds in pastures.  Useful links: Agronomy Guide: https://extension.psu.edu/the-penn-stat...