Tag: crops
Ohio breeders keeping vegetable seeds in growers’ hands
Rupp Seeds in Ohio develops new squash and vegetable hybrids, preserving seed diversity and creating flavorful, high-quality varieties for growers.
Penn State Extension will host Crops Day 2026 events
Penn State Extension will host Crops Day 2026, exploring 2025 crop results, innovations and agronomic research at multiple Pennsylvania locations between Jan. 21 and March 5.
Beware of soil crusting
Ohio State Extension educator Lee Beers explains the process of soil crusting and how to reduce the risk on your farm.
Crop nutrition — like staves in a barrel
Using a science-based approach to crop nutrition can maximize crop yields while saving you money.
Wildlife crop damage a top issue for Pennsylvania farmers
The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau identified wildlife damage as one of its priorities in 2024, urging lawmakers to act and farmers to be vigilant.
OSU Extension offering commodity marketing program over five weeks
Ohio State University Extension in Wayne County announced registration is now open for its 2024 Professional Marketer Program.
How could the haze of wildfires affect crop growth?
Smoke from Canadian wildfires in 2023 has potential to cause harm to plants, but the diffuse light may help to offset reductions in overall light intensity.
Coming war for US crop acres renews food-versus-fuel fight
The late winter scrum is a showdown over how many acres of corn, soybeans, cotton and wheat acres farmers will plant. Alan Guebert weighs in.
Timely rains yield exceptional crops in Eastern Corn Belt
Dryness in the Midwest has plagued most of the growing season. However, crops are expected to be exceptional in the Eastern Corn Belt due to timely rains.
Perennial crops: applications for everyone
Perennial crops are diverse and offer a wide range of benefits. Learn the five general categories and how to get started.
