Nitrogen might be the king of yield, but if a corn plant is sulfur deficient, it won’t reach its maximum potential. Over the past 10 years, sulfur deficiency has become a significant issue. “Farmers ...

Human existence boils down to one brutal fact: however much food you have, it’s enough to last for the rest of your life. Finding your next meal has always been the central organizing fact of life, ...

The 1-800-PENN-IPM hotline provides free production-related content to growers of specialty and field and forage crops. Extension staff record messages as needed throughout the growing season to provi ...

Powdery mildew remains one of the most persistent vegetable crop diseases, making scouting and proactive management essential ...

I’m sure many of us are more than happy to close the 2024 season and pray for more timely rains in 2025. This year, margins are looking to be just as, if not tighter, than last year. Over the last ...

Learn about how crop yield is defined and measured, its significance, how technology enhances yield efficiency, and get ...

Coastal cropland across Delmarva is facing a growing challenge — saltwater intrusion and inundation (SWI). Tidal flooding and storm surges are pushing salty water onto field edges (inundation), while ...

Cover crops and ways to reduce row-crop input costs are the focus of a KMAland field day event on Monday. Alan Zellmer of ...

A new method can remotely map crop types in low- or middle-income countries where agricultural data are sparse. The maps will help scientists and policymakers track global food supplies and estimate ...

NASA just released an image that straight up looks like it belongs in a modern art gallery. Bright reds, greens, blues, and ...