Agronomy Highlights

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, rate, timing, and placement of fertilizers. Host Justin Brackenrich and co-host Dwane Miller are joined by Jenell McHenry and Mitchell Shirk to discuss practical strategies for increasing nutrient use efficiency, improving profitability, pro...

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. They highlight how recent weather patterns, soil moisture variability, and crop growth stages are shaping corn, soybean, and forage performance. The discussion wraps up with a review of the 2026 Statewide Crop Conditons Tour, summarizing yield...

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 expect heading into harvest and winter. The discussion explores how weather has affected crops across the state, explains the science behind El Niño and its influence on regional weather, and outlines potential implications for field conditi...

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. They highlight how recent weather patterns, soil moisture variability, and crop growth stages are shaping the performance of corn, soybean, and forage. The discussion includes two questions about timely decisions happening on the farm:...

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. They highlight how recent weather patterns, soil moisture variability, and crop growth stages are shaping corn and forage performance. The discussion includes two questions about timely decisions happening on the farm: soil testing and seedin...