Recorded: 9/11/2025

As we quickly approach the harvest of soybean and grain corn across Pennsylvania, it is a good time to consider harvest best practices. In this episode, Justin and Dwane are joined by three guests from Penn State Extension. Linda Fetzer joins us to discuss safety considerations, Dr. Sjoerd Duiker discusses compaction, and Del Voight discusses harvest equipment management

Hosts: Dwane Miller and Justin Brackenrich, Penn State Extension

Guest(s): Linda Fetzer, and Del Voight, Penn State Extension, Dr. Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State

Links:
Diagnosing Soil Compaction Using a Penetrometer (Soil Compaction Tester)
Best Practices and Products to Reduce Grain Bin Entry
On-Farm Grain Bin Inspection Guidance for Safe Entry Lifeline and Anchor Point Retrofit
Practical Ways to Prevent Hearing Loss on the Farm
AgrAbility

Photo credit: Ryan Spelman, Penn State Extension

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