Tag: Dwane Miller
Pennsylvania Corn, Soybeans: Chilling Injury in Newly Planted Crops Apr 25, 2022
The general consensus is that for proper germination of corn and soybean seeds, we should have a minimum soil temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. But what happens when we plant […]
Pennsylvania Soybeans: Evaluating Nodulation Jun 26, 2020
Soybeans are a big user of nitrogen and need approximately 3.5 lbs. of nitrogen per bushel of grain produced. So, an 80-bushel soybean crop will uptake 280 pounds of nitrogen. […]
Pennsylvania: Pesticide License Recertification with the Virus Blackout Mar 23, 2020
In response to the cancellation of many recertification meetings, the PA Department of Agriculture is planning to extend the deadline to renew a private applicator’s license. All private applicators who […]
Pennsylvania Soybeans: Early-Season Stand Assessment Jun 28, 2019
As soybean fields begin to emerge, you may notice some variable stands. Now can be a perfect time to examine those fields and make management decisions on whether to fill […]
Pennsylvania Corn: Is It Time to Switch Hybrid Maturities? Jun 6, 2019
Who doesn’t remember the challenges of getting into the fields during the 2018 planting season? Are we in the same boat for 2019? Looking at USDA’s June 2 Weekly Crop […]