Industry Insider

Make the most of controlled-release fertilizers
04/30/2013 5:32:14 AM
Controlled-release nitrogen fertilizers are higher in cost than conventional products, but they can be advantageous in certain situations. FULL STORY »

App helps calculate value of using inoculants
04/30/2013 5:20:41 AM
Choosing whether or not to use an inoculant can impact your bottom line. Now there is a mobile app that can help with your decision. FULL STORY »

USDA develops phosphorus management tool
04/26/2013 5:44:46 AM
A tool developed by USDA scientists can help farmers model phosphorus loss in runoff and determine ways to reduce these losses. FULL STORY »

Successful nutrient management begins with soil sampling
04/15/2013 5:41:27 AM
Soil analysis and fertilizer recommendations are only as good as the samples you submit. FULL STORY »

Remain aware of the potential for herbicide carryover in 2013
04/12/2013 10:35:00 AM
Dry soil conditions, similar to those experienced during the 2012 growing season, often slow the rate of herbicide degradation and increase the potential for damage to rotational crops from herbicide carryover. FULL STORY »

Ten keys to a profitable forage program
04/03/2013 3:05:00 PM
Forages typically account for over half the cost of production of forage-consuming animals and provide most of their nutrition. FULL STORY »

Precision feeding conference
04/03/2013 5:48:21 AM
The Penn State Extension Dairy Team is offering a one-day conference on May 9 to help producers examine current topics related to the precision feeding of dairy cattle. FULL STORY »

Hayfield renovations: Some things to consider
03/28/2013 6:25:43 AM
Is it economically viable to thicken up an old alfalfa stand with more alfalfa seed? Here is some advice to consider before implementing a hayfield or pasture renovation. FULL STORY »

Safe handling of anhydrous ammonia
03/27/2013 9:00:00 AM
Although agriculture has used anhydrous ammonia for fertilizer for many years, the farming community can easily forget how this chemical should be handled with care and caution. FULL STORY »

Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference coming up
03/20/2013 5:39:47 AM
The Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference will be held Apr. 23-24 in Fort Wayne, Ind. Here is a sneak peek at the conference agenda. FULL STORY »

Explore alternative forage cropping systems
03/15/2013 5:34:30 AM
A new fact sheet describes a continuous-cover dairy forage system and its impacts on soil health, profitability and farm resiliency. FULL STORY »