Agronomy Highlights
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 knowledgeable guests. Farmers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in increasing their knowledge of field crop production and management should find the information useful.
Agronomy Highlights
S4:E3: Harvest Do’s and Don’ts: Safety, Compaction, and Equipment
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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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