Agronomy Highlights

By Penn State ExtensionEducation

Agronomy Highlights episodes

August 24, 2022 S1E3: Crop Economics in 2022
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
Effects of $6 Diesel
Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Andrew Frankenfield, Penn State Extension Educator
Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News, and follow us on Facebook!
50 min
August 24, 2022 S1E2: Field Crop Insect Pest Update
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: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: John Tooker, Penn State Entomologist
Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News, and follow us on Facebook!
54 min
August 24, 2022 S1E1: When Is It Too Late for Pasture Weed Control?
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-state-agronomy-guide
Mid-Atlantic Weed Control Guide: https://extension.psu.edu/mid-atlantic-field-crop-weed-management-guide
Weeds of the Northeast: https://www.amazon.com/Weeds-Northeast-Richard-H-Uva/dp/0801483344
Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Newcombs-Wildflower-Guide-Lawrence-Newcomb/dp/0316604429

Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Dwight Lingenfelter, Penn State Extension Weed Scientist
Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News, and follow us on Facebook!
56 min

About Agronomy Highlights

From the publisher's feed

Agronomy Highlights is a biweekly podcast hosted by Penn State Extension field and forage crops educators. The goal of the show is to cover a broad range of pertinent agronomic topics in depth with…