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Agronomy Highlights

Penn State Extension
Pennsylvania
Cover Crops
Penn State Extension
Soil Testing
Grain Sorghum
Wheat
Double Crop Soybeans
Hay Fertilization
Agrability
Respirator Fit Testing
Farm Stress
Drones
Fall Nitrogen Management
Certified Crop Advisor
Nitrogen
Herbicides
Hard Red Winter Wheat
Enforcer One
Fertilizer Economics
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.

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Recorded: 5/21/26 

What should growers look for when evaluating early-season corn and soybean stands to decide whether replanting is worth the time and cost? In this episode, expert Zack Curtis discusses replanting decisions for corn and soybeans, e... more

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Recorded: 5/11/26 

Rising fertilizer prices are top of mind for producers this spring. As we approach first cutting, how should you be thinking about fertility management to ensure successful hay production throughout the season? Join us for a discu... more

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Recorded: 3/16/26 

Grain sorghum is gaining attention as a resilient, drought-tolerant crop with potential to diversify crop rotations across Pennsylvania. In this episode, Justin and Dwane are once again joined with Dale Stoltzfus, Sorghum grower a... more

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Recorded: 3/30/26 

As planting season approaches, preparation and decision-making can set the tone for the entire growing year. In this episode, the hosts invite Del Voight, Lebanon County Agronomy Extension Educator, to discuss key considerations f... more

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Recorded: 3/16/26 

Grain sorghum is gaining attention as a resilient, drought-tolerant crop with potential to diversify crop rotations across Pennsylvania. But how well does it really fit our climate and management systems? In this episode, Justin a... more

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Recorded: 3/6/26

As spring is coming fast, it is time to start making our fertility management plans! In this episode, we dive into the P of N-P-K. Penn State soil fertility management specialist Dr. Charlie White and Chief Administrative & Sustaina... more

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Recorded: 2/23/25 

Are you looking for opportunities to pack more crops into your rotation? Double crop soybeans may be for you! Double-cropping soybeans refers to growing soybeans immediately following a cereal grain crop. In this episode, we invit... more

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Recorded: 2/6/2026 

When a fire emergency happens on the farm, it is important to be prepared to stop the fire at the source! In this episode, we discuss Enforcer One fire-control systems with our sponsor, Mark Twenhafel of Midwest Ag Risk Kontrol L... more

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Recent Guests

Del Voight
Senior Extension Educator, practical agronomic work expert
Lebanon County, Penn State Extension
Episode: S4E19: Planning for Planting
Carrie Knott
Small Grains and Soybean Extension Agronomist
University of Kentucky
Episode: S4E16: Double Crop Soybeans
Rob Nese
Assistant Fire Chief, Centre Region Fire Protection
Centre Region Fire Protection
Episode: S4E14: Farm Fire Safety
Mark Twenhafel
Owner, Midwest Ag Risk Kontrol LLC
Midwest Ag Risk Kontrol LLC
Episode: S4E15: Sponsor Spotlight: Midwest Ag Risk Kontrol LLC
Sara May
Manager of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic at Penn State
Plant Diagnostic Clinic, Penn State
Episode: S4E12: Identifying Crop Disease with the Plant Disease Clinic
Penn State Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic
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Penn State Extension
Episode: S4E12: Identifying Crop Disease with the Plant Disease Clinic
Richard Mulvaney
Professor focusing on nitrogen management and soil nitrogen cycling
University of Illinois
Episode: S4E11: Managing Nitrogen with Soil Organic Matter and Your Microbial Herd
Linda Fetzer
Extension Program Specialist with the Ag Safety and Health Team, Co-PI and Project Manager for AgrAbility
Penn State Extension / AgrAbility
Episode: S4E10: AgrAbility, Respirator Fit Testing, and Farm Stress: Resource Episode!
Shane Williams
Pesticide educator coordinating the respirator fit test program
Pennsylvania Extension / Pesticide Education
Episode: S4E10: AgrAbility, Respirator Fit Testing, and Farm Stress: Resource Episode!

Hosts

Dwane Miller
Host of Agronomy Highlights; Penn State Extension
Ryan Spelman
Host of the show; Agronomy Highlights podcast
Justin Brackenrich
Co-host; Host of the Agronomy Highlights podcast

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S3E28: Emerging Technology: Improving Pennsylvania Forage Systems
Q: How do you balance forage yield with environmental benefits when introducing a living mulch like white clover?
We aim to reduce yield sacrifice through targeted management, such as banding herbicide to localize clover establishment, and by exploring multiple year and phase-based rotation strategies to maintain productivity alongside soil health and nutrient cycling.
S3E28: Emerging Technology: Improving Pennsylvania Forage Systems
Q: Could you summarize the main goals of the intercropping and diversification project within the rye silage system?
The project seeks to diversify the rye silage system by adding permanent living mulch (white clover), intercropping with soybeans or sorghum, and blending grasses with forbs to improve nutrient cycling, resilience, and overall system sustainability while maintaining forage yield.
S4E4: Fall Herbicide Application: Burndown and Pasture Weed Control
Q: When is it best to spray woody perennials in pastures, and what are the cautions?
Woody perennials are often best targeted in fall or dormant seasons, using triclopyr-based formulations in a basal bark or foliar approach, with caution to avoid damaging desirable forage and to consider flowering time and bee activity; mowing and timing to intercept regrowth can improve outcomes.
S4E4: Fall Herbicide Application: Burndown and Pasture Weed Control
Q: What is the most reliable default burndown mix for fall, and why not rely on a single product?
A practical default is glyphosate plus 2,4-D and metribuzin to cover grasses and a broad spectrum of broadleaf weeds, while leaving room to adjust for target species and upcoming planting choices; however, they caution against assuming this will solve all weed issues and emphasize tailoring to field conditions and next year's rotation.
S3E29: Specialty Grain Spotlight: Hard Red Winter Wheat
Q: What are the main quality metrics that hard red winter wheat mills look for, and how do those interact with genetics and environment?
Main metrics are protein level and its quality (gluten strength), milling percentage, and test weight, with environment and management affecting protein through nitrogen uptake and dilution effects; genotype largely drives overall quality stability.

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What is Agronomy Highlights about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, field-based agronomy and crop-management strategies, with a focus on forage and row crops, soil health, planting decisions, fertilizer economics, and farm safety. Episodes typically feature a mix of host-led conversations and subject-matter experts from Penn State Extension and partner organizations who share actionable guidance, real-world budgeting tips, and context for regional farming challenges from the Mid-Atlantic to broader grain markets. A standout pattern is the emphasis on data-informed decision-making, multi-crop planning (including double-cropping and grain sorghum), and safety resources for farmers, which helps listeners optimize production, profitability, and risk management. The format often b... more

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Recent guests on Agronomy Highlights include:

1. Del Voight
2. Carrie Knott
3. Rob Nese
4. Mark Twenhafel
5. Sara May
6. Penn State Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinic
7. Richard Mulvaney
8. Linda Fetzer

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