Recorded: 2/9/2023
Listen in as Joey and Dwane sit down with fellow agronomy educator Justin Brackenrich to discuss the ideal pasture. Pastures may be considered simple, but when you try to manage one properly, you’ll find this could not be further from the truth! Learn more as different aspects of species selection, weed control, fertility management, and more are discussed. Anyone that is raising grazing livestock can benefit from this conversation.
Helpful links:
Benefits of Pasture
Problem Pasture Weeds
Pasture Production Workshop
Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller, Penn State Extension
Guest: Justin Brackenrich, Penn State Extension
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Episode Photo Credit: Jessica Williamson, Former Extension Forage Specialist
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Recorded: 2/6/2023
In this episode, we receive an education on all things weather from Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien Ag Solutions. We start by looking at things from a broad perspective, discussing how the weather we get in the United States comes to be. We then get more specific and get into what we’ve seen so far in 2023 and what may come to pass during the spring planting season. Farmers are always trying to keep up with what’s going on with the weather, so if you’re interested, then check out Nutrien’s Morning Minute provided with Eric on YouTube.
Useful Links:
Nutrien's Morning Minute - Feb 20, 2023
Weather Underground
Sign-Up for Daily Weather Content Updates from Nutrien’s Eric Snodgrass
Nutrien’s Weather Intelligence Maps
Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien
Photo credit: Pixabay
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Recorded date: 1/9/2023
In this episode, we are focusing on the key differences between managing rented cropland as opposed to owned cropland. We also get into how the trend of fewer farmers managing an increasingly large number of acres has become more prevalent over time. If you’re curious about how much it costs to rent an acre of cropland in PA, we tried to shed some light on that as well!
Useful Links:
Iowa State University Leasing Information
Wisconsin Lease Agreements for High Value Crops
Iowa State : Computing a Cash Rental Rate
Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Andrew Frankenfield, Penn State Extension
Photo credit: Dwane Miller, Penn State Extension
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Recorded date: January 4, 2023
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mike Boehm, Vice President and Vice Chancellor of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska. Our conversation is wide-ranging and enriching. Dr. Boehm provides a useful breakdown of the valuable role the Cooperative Extension system plays in the United States, as well as great information on the history of agriculture in Nebraska. Check it out and learn more about crop production in the great plains.
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About Dr. Mike Boehm
Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Dr. Mike Boehm, University of Nebraska
Photo credit: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Date recorded: December 8, 2022
Listen in as we discuss the fundamentals of herbicide resistance with one of our resident weed control experts, Mr. Dwight Lingenfelter. Beginning with the basics, we go through several scenarios of different resistant weeds in a variety of cropping systems. If you think you’ve got resistant weeds in your fields, then this episode will have some very valuable insights and considerations for you.
Useful links:
Penn State Agronomy Guide, new 2023-2024 edition coming soon!
Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp Identification
Marestail Management
Herbicide Recommendations for Noxious Pigweeds
Postemergence Soybean Herbicide Options
Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Dwight Lingenfelter, Extension Associate, Weed Science
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Date recorded: 11/30/2022
From planting to variety selection to pest management and end utilization, all aspects of producing this interesting plant were covered in depth. If you’ve ever wondered what it might take to grow a crop of sunflowers, then give this one a listen!
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Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Dr. Burton Johnson and Dr. Hans Kandel, North Dakota State University
Photo credit: National Sunflower Association
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Recorded: 11/8/2022
In this episode, we discussed the interesting concept of growing cover crops as living mulch within a cash crop. This advanced cover cropping technique is both thought-provoking and challenging. From the establishment of such a system to pest management and all the benefits and obstacles in between, this conversation with Dr. Nick Basinger is sure to make you wonder about what’s possible in a row crop field.
Useful Links:
- Georgia Cover Crop Nitrogen Availability Calculator
- Penn State Cover Crop and Soil Organic Matter Nitrogen Credit
- Northeast Cover Crop Decision Tool
- Managing Cover Crops Profitably Book
Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Dr. Nicholas Basinger, University of Georgia
About our guest:
Nicholas Basinger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia. Dr. Basinger received his Ph.D. from North Carolina State University, where he studied the impacts of weed interference on biomass accumulation of weed and crop species as well as the impacts on crop yield.
At the University of Georgia, he focuses on the alteration and manipulation of the agroecosystem and ecosystems surrounding non-cropland areas to reduce the impacts of weeds. His research interests include exploring aspects of weed interference and crop-weed interactions, herbicide efficacy, remote sensing of weeds, and developing novel management systems for both cropland and non-cropland areas.
Episode photo credit: University of Georgia
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Recorded: 10/25/2022
Today's episode is focused on one of the most damaging but often overlooked pests of soybeans, the infamous Heterodera glycines, better known as the Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN). We discuss the distribution of SCN, common symptoms associated with an infestation, how to sample for SCN, as well as tactics producers can employ to reduce the damage from this pest. Tune in and increase your awareness of a key pest that could be robbing you of those extra bushels you’re after.
Helpful Links
Scouting for SCN
General SCN information
Free SCN testing for PA farmers
Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Dr. Adriana Murillo-Williams
Photo credit: Craig Grau, University of Wisconsin
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Recorded: 10/25/22
We are digging deep into the value of maintaining healthy soil biology. Our topics range from tiny microbes to the mighty ground beetle, with every springtail and protozoa in between! This discussion is valuable for folks who are just as interested in the below-ground portion of their fields as the above-ground portion.
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Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
Guest: Dr. Mary Barbercheck, Penn State Professor of Entomology
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Recorded: 9/23/22
This episode focuses on the potential benefits of using cover crops as a tool for weed suppression. Topics include species selection and mixes, interseeding, termination strategies, residue management and more. Whether you’re thinking of getting started with cover cropping or already using them, this episode has valuable information for you.
Helpful Links:
- Cover Crops and Residual Herbicides
- Cover Crop Termination Tips
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Cover Crops: An Effective Herbicide-Resistance Management Tool
- Hosts: Joseph Akins and Dwane Miller
- Guest: Dr. John Wallace, Penn State Weed Management Specialist
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S1E17: Picture Perfect Pasture
47:38
S1E16: What’s up with the Weather?
31:35
S1E15: Rented Ground vs Owned Ground
37:49
S1E14: Agriculture in Nebraska
56:53
S1E13: Controlling Herbicide Resistant Weeds
1:02:55
S1E12: Sunflower Production Essentials
1:11:20
S1E11: Living Cover Crop Systems
1:16:23
S1E10: Soybean Cyst Nematode
35:38
S1E9: Soil Health and Pest Management
52:39
S1E8: Cover Crops and Weed Suppression
58:39