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.

Agronomy Highlights is a education podcast hosted by Penn State Extension, with 110 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Penn State Extension hosts Agronomy Highlights, a education show with 110 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  S5E2: Harvest, Humidity, and El Niño: A Pennsylvania Weather Outlook

  Sep 16, 202647 minS5

  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 conditions, precipitation, and harvest timing. Hosts: Justin Brackenrich and Dwane Miller , Penn State Extension Guest: Kyle Imhoff , Penn State Links: The Pennsylvania Observer Newsletter NOAA Weather Forecast Homepage Weather Outlook Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News , and follow us on Facebook !

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  Episode #26

  S4E26: Statewide Crop Conditions, Soil Testing, and Seeding Fall Forages

  Aug 6, 202631 minS4

  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 seeding fall forages. Educators will outline practical tools and approaches farmers can use right now. Host: Justin Brackenrich , Penn State Extension Guests: Erin Cuprinka and Heidi Reed, Penn State Extension Links: How Late Can Cool-Season Perennial Forages Be Planted? Grain Drill Calibration S4E7: Back to Basics: Soil Fertility Testing Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News , and follow us on Facebook !

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  Episode #25

  S4E25: Statewide Crop Conditions and Cover Crops after Small Grains

  Jul 23, 202630 minS4

  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. They highlight how recent weather patterns, soil moisture variability, and crop growth stages are shaping corn and forage performance. The discussion includes a question about one of the most critical in-season decisions: cover crops following small grains. Educators will outline practical tools and approaches farmers can use right now. Hosts: Justin Brackenrich and Dwane Miller , Penn State Extension Guests: Erin Cuprinka and Heidi Reed , Penn State Extension Links: A Cover Crop Selection Tool for Northeast US Farmers Crop Protection Network Agronomy Highlights S1E4: Tarspot in Corn Agronomy Highlights S4E16: Double Crop Soybeans Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News , and follow us on Facebook !

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  Episode #23

  S4E23: Statewide Crop Conditions and Corn Nitrogen Management Tools

  Jun 10, 202625 minS4

  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. They highlight how recent weather patterns, soil moisture variability, and crop growth stages are shaping corn and forage performance. The discussion includes a question about one of the most critical in-season decisions: nitrogen management in corn. Educators will outline practical tools and approaches farmers can use right now. Hosts: Justin Brackenrich and Dwane Miller , Penn State Extension Guest(s): Erin Cuprinka and Heidi Reed , Penn State Extension Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News , and follow us on Facebook !

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  Episode #22

  S4E22: Stand Assessment and Replant Decisions in Corn and Soybeans

  May 28, 202639 minS4

  <p>Recorded: 5/21/26 </p><p>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, emphasizing the importance of objective assessment, cost analysis, and strategic planning to optimize yields and profitability. </p><p>Hosts: Justin Brackenrich and Dwane Miller, Penn State Extension<br/>Guest: Zack Curtis, Penn State Extension</p><p>Links:<br/>Assessing Corn and Soybean Populations and Replanting Decisions</p><p>Photo credit: Dwane Miller</p><p>Sign up for our newsletter, Field Crop Ne...

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