CROP AND SOIL SCIENCES
Crop and Soil Sciences Publications
Publication Index
A complete listing of all publications originating in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences that are available on-line. Links to the publication in HTML or PDF follow the publication title.
The Agronomy Guide
The Penn State Agronomy Guide is designed for easy reading and quick reference. Information is organized for each crop under the following headings: Varieties, Nutritional Requirements, Establishment, Pest Control, Harvesting and Special Considerations.
Printed copies of this publication are available from the Publications Distribution Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802. For information telephone (814) 865-6713.
2008 Pennsylvania Commercial Hybrid Corn Test Reports
These reports summarize the 1997 – 2008 performance data of commercial hybrid corn grown at various locations within Pennsylvania. This document requires Adobe's free Acrobat Reader.
2008 Pennsylvania Forage Trials
This 19-page report summarizes 2008 performance data collected from ongoing forage trials at two sites in Pennsylvania. It includes data from alfalfa, red clover, and cool-season (forage) grass trials established at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, the Southeastern Field Research Lab at Landisville and the Haller Farm at State College. This document requires Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader.
2008 Pennsylvania Soybean Variety Tests
A summary of 1997 – 2008 performance data of soybean varieties in field tests in Centre and Lancaster counties, Pennsylvania. This document requires Adobe's free Acrobat Reader.
2001 Pennsylvania Spring Oat and Barley Performance Tests
This report summarizes the 2001 performance data of spring oat and barley varieties in field tests in Centre and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania. This document requires Adobe's free Acrobat Reader. Data for the years 1998, 1999, and 2000 is also available.
Pennsylvania Winter Wheat and Barley Performance Tests
A summary of the performance data of winter wheat and barley varieties in field tests in Centre and Lancaster counties, Pennsylvania. These document requires Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader. Data for the years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006 is available.
Agronomy Alumni Newsletter
Published by the Agronomy Affiliate Program Group for the Crops, Soils, and Turfgrass Alumni.
Agronomy Gleanings
An annual compilation of applied crop research projects conducted in the Department of Agronomy. (No longer published)
Agronomy Fact Sheets
Agronomy extension publications covering crop production and management, nutrient management, weed management, and soil management. Available in Adobe PDF format.
Agronomy Series
The Penn State University Agronomy Series publications provide information about crop and soil science studies in Pennsylvania.
Conservation Tillage Series
The Penn State University Conservation Tillage Series publications provide information about conservation tillage.
Corn & Soybean Research Updates
Current articles and research updates pertaining to corn and soybean studies.
Crop and Soil Update
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences newsletter. Published annually.
Environmental Soil Issues
Agronomy extension publications based on Environmental Soils Issues. Available in Adobe PDF format.
Farm-A-Syst Publications
A series of worksheets plus guidance materials designed for statewide use in Pennsylvania developed in 1997 as part of a cooperative effort among Penn State Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The first six worksheets cover water wells, pesticide and fertilizer storage and handling, household wastewater, barnyard conditions, milkhouse waste, and streams and drainageways. A seventh worksheet covering petroleum storage and handling was added in 1999. Since then, the Farm*A*Syst packet was supplemented with worksheets covering silage storage, animal waste storage, animal waste land application, and soil conservation. Worksheets on such topics as pastureland management, animal concentration areas, and winter feeding areas are currently being developed.
Field Crop News
A timely newsletter that provides Agronomic crop management information to producers, extension agents and the agri-business community.
Nutrient Management Publications
Resources and publications involving nutrient management.
Soil Management Research Reports
Current articles and research updates pertaining to soil management.
Turfgrass Management Publications
Extension publications related to the management of turfgrass and turfgrass problems. Information covers home lawns and professional turfgrass management.
Weed Management Publications
Publications and Resources available from Penn State's College of Ag. Sciences Publications Distribution Center. Also, links to Agricultural and Biological Engineering fact sheets concerning pesticide spray equipment.
Many of the publications listed on this page are also available from the College of Agricultural Sciences' Publication Distribution Center. Publications not yet available in electronic format can be ordered from the Publication Distribution Center or from your local county extension office.
Publications Distribution Center, The Pennsylvania State University, 112 Agricultural Administration Building, University Park, PA 16802.(814) 865-6713.