Publications
The Penn State Agronomy Guide
The 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.
2009 Pennsylvania Commercial Hybrid Corn Test Reports
The Pennsylvania Commercial Hybrid Corn Test Reports summarize the 1997–2009 performance data of commercial hybrid corn grown at various locations within Pennsylvania. This document requires Adobe's free Acrobat Reader.
2009 Pennsylvania Forage Trials
The Pennsylvania Forage Trials report summarizes 2009 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.
2009 Pennsylvania Soybean Variety Tests
The Pennsylvania Soybean Variety Tests report are a summary of 1997–2009 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
Pennsylvania Spring Oat and Barley Performance Tests 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, 2005–2006, 2006–2007, 2007–2008, 2008–2009, and 2009–2010 is available.
Agronomy Alumni Newsletter
Published by the Agronomy Affiliate Program Group for the Crops, Soils, and Turfgrass Alumni.
Agronomy Gleanings
Agronomy Gleanings are an annual compilation of applied crop research projects conducted in the Department of Agronomy. (No longer published)
Agronomy Fact Sheets
The Agronomy Fact Sheets are a series of agronomy extension publications covering crop production and management, nutrient management, weed management, and soil management.
Agronomy Series
The Penn State 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
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
The Farm-A-Syst Publications are 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
Field Crop News is a timely newsletter that provides Agronomic crop management information to producers, extension agents and the agri-business community throughout the growing season.
Nutrient Management Publications
Resources and publications involving nutrient management.
Soil Management Research Reports
Soil Management Research Reports are current articles and research updates pertaining to soil management.
Turfgrass Advice
Turfgrass Advice from extension and outreach faculty provides you with all the information you need to manage your site. From establishing your home lawn to managing various pests on your golf course, Turf Advice from the faculty at Penn State has the answers to your questions.
Weed Management Publications
a href="http://weeds.cas.psu.edu/pubs.html">Weed Management 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.
