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Agronomy Highlights

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

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: 10/7/26 

This episode of the Agronomy Highlights Podcast explores the PA and Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association and how its programs help farmers improve nutrient management through the principles of applying the right source... more

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Recorded: 9/24/26

Join Penn State Extension Agronomy Educators for a timely and practical conversation on current crop conditions across Pennsylvania. In this episode, the team shares on-the-ground observations from fields spanning multiple regions... more

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Recorded: 9/10/26 

In this episode of the Agronomy Highlights Podcast, Penn State climatologist Kyle Imhoff joins the team to break down Pennsylvania’s 2026 growing season, from spring freeze events and summer rainfall patterns to what producers can... more

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Recorded: 8/25/26 

Join Penn State Extension Agronomy Educators for a timely and practical conversation on current crop conditions across Pennsylvania. In this episode, the team shares on-the-ground observations from fields spanning multiple regions... more

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Recorded: 8/5/26

Join Penn State Extension Agronomy Educators for a timely and practical conversation on current crop conditions across Pennsylvania. In this episode, the team shares on-the-ground observations from fields spanning multiple regions. ... more

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Recorded: 7/1/2026

Join Penn State Extension Agronomy Educators for a timely and practical conversation on current crop conditions across Pennsylvania. In this episode, the team shares on-the-ground observations from fields spanning multiple regions... more

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Recorded: 6/22/26 

As we prepare for small grain harvest, join us as we talk with Penn State experts about the latest approaches to assessing small grain health and productivity. In this episode, we dive into head scab (Fusarium head blight), includ... more

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Recorded: 6/2/26

Join Penn State Extension Agronomy Educators for a timely and practical conversation on current crop conditions across Pennsylvania. In this episode, the team shares on-the-ground observations from fields spanning multiple regions. ... more

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Recent Guests

Mitchell Shirk
Agronomist serving grain growers and other farm operations
Rosetree Consulting
Episode: S5E4: The PA 4R Alliance and Nutrient Stewardship
Jenell McHenry
Executive director of the Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association and farmer
Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association
Episode: S5E4: The PA 4R Alliance and Nutrient Stewardship
Heidi Reed
Extension educator reporting from Lancaster County
Penn State Extension
Episode: S5E3: Statewide Crop Conditions Tour Wrap-Up
Kyle Imhoff
Assistant Research Professor, Pennsylvania State Climatology Department; writes field crop news; works with Penn State Mesonet
Pennsylvania State Climatology Department / Penn State Mesonet
Episode: S5E2: Harvest, Humidity, and El Niño: A Pennsylvania Weather Outlook
Erin Cuprinka
Agronomy educator, Mercer County
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Episode: S4E26: Statewide Crop Conditions, Soil Testing, and Seeding Fall Forages
Daneila Carrijo
Agronomist; grain crop production extension specialist
Penn State (University Park, State College, PA)
Episode: S4E24: Small Grain Assessment and Head Scab
Alyssa Collins
Director of the Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center; associate research professor in plant pathology
Penn State Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Episode: S4E24: Small Grain Assessment and Head Scab
Justin Brackenrich
Educator contributing insights from the western region
Penn State Extension
Episode: S4E23: Statewide Crop Conditions and Corn Nitrogen Management Tools
Zack Curtis
Educator in Wayne County who wrote an article on replants
Wayne County Extension (Pennsylvania)
Episode: S4E22: Stand Assessment and Replant Decisions in Corn and Soybeans

Hosts

Dwane Miller
Host of the Agronomy Highlights podcast and Penn State Extension educator with a focus on crop production and extension outreach.
Justin Brackenrich
Co-host and Penn State Extension educator contributing regional agronomy insights.
Ryan Spelman
Host and Penn State Extension educator specializing in field crops and agronomy.

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S5E4: The PA 4R Alliance and Nutrient Stewardship
Q: If a farmer wanted one step towards improving their nutrient management, what would your one step or your one thing be?
McHenry recommends finding a trusted advisor and testing a suitable change with voucher support. Shirk recommends evaluating production costs and identifying where farm dollars are best spent.
S5E4: The PA 4R Alliance and Nutrient Stewardship
Q: Let's talk about, are there some practical examples of something that farmers can implement to their fertilizer program and can those changes actually save you money?
Shirk and McHenry describe using trusted advisors, vouchers, precision management, and small field trials to make carefully measured changes to fertilizer practices. Examples include adjusting application timing, placement, or rates, and using variable-rate tools.
S5E3: Statewide Crop Conditions Tour Wrap-Up
Q: Burr cucumber—what is the typical timing and what should growers be watching for this year?
Burr cucumber tends to appear mid-summer in seedlings, with the current period having more mature vines that threaten stalks and field yield, and options are limited beyond vigilant scouting and selective post-harvest management; early desiccation is generally not recommended.
S5E3: Statewide Crop Conditions Tour Wrap-Up
Q: How are we progressing down there in Lancaster County, Heidi?
Heidi reports silage harvest underway, with overall good crop progress and some lodging in soybeans; disease pressure appears manageable and hay windows are challenged by sporadic showers.
S4E25: Statewide Crop Conditions and Cover Crops after Small Grains
Q: Should I spray after taking small grains off to control weeds, and what cover crops should I plant?
The extension answer is nuanced: if your small grain field came off clean with good weed control, you're less likely to need to spray; if there's a heavy weed presence, a glyphosate shot may be used, then you can plant a cover crop. In general, forages like sudangrass or oats grazing options can provide quick forage, while cover crop mixes should match your goals (weed suppression, nitrogen fertility, or nutrient scavenging) with diverse mixes for longer-term soil benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Agronomy Highlights

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

A practical, farmer-focused show that brings extension educators, researchers, and industry experts into conversation about field crop production. Recent episodes emphasize disease management in small grains, nitrogen and soil fertility strategies, harvest decisions, and practical budgeting for farms, with a strong emphasis on real-world tactics, data-driven decision making, and tool-enabled forecasting. A recurring strength is the blend of regional Pennsylvania context with broader agronomy insights, including pest management, crop genetics, and safety resources. The format typically features multiple hosts with guest experts, offering actionable takeaways on timing, economics, and field scouting, making it valuable for growers, agronomist... more

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1. Mitchell Shirk
2. Jenell McHenry
3. Heidi Reed
4. Kyle Imhoff
5. Erin Cuprinka
6. Daneila Carrijo
7. Alyssa Collins
8. Justin Brackenrich

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