Blog - Agronomic Consulting and Regulatory Services in Shillington, Pennsylvania

Managing Cool-Season Grass Weeds in Wheat, Barley, and Hay Fields

Cool-season grass weeds like bluegrass and brome grass have increasingly become problematic for wheat, barley, and small grain forages. But these pesky weeds aren’t just limited to grain fields—they can also invade grass and legume hay fields. When soil temperatures drop below 70°F, expect germination to begin. Effective fall management is key to safeguarding your… Read more

Ready to Set Your Own Yield Record?

I’m sure that by now most of you have read the Agriculture.com article about Georgia’s Alex Harrell setting a new record in 2023 for soybean yields with a yield of 206.8 bushels per acre. For those of you who have not, Mr. Harrell broke the previous record of 190 bu/A set by Randy Dowdy in… Read more

What Is the Difference Between Traditional Soil Testing And Precision Soil Testing?

Precision Soil Testing vs.Traditional Soil Testing – is the decision to move toward precision testing simply a function of field size & equipment capability? Or is it more complex than that? What does implementing a precision ag fertility program mean & is it worth it? What data points will you need to ensure your variable… Read more

Understanding Your Soil Test

Soil testing provides a “snap-shot” in time. It will offer nutrient levels for the day the soil test is taken. Many variables affect the soil test results, including the crop grown, manure and fertilizer applications, time of year, depth of the sample, etc. Rosetree Consulting’s fertility recommendations consider all these variables to provide the correct… Read more

Soil Testing Season In Pennsylvania

Soil testing season in Pennsylvania is fast approaching. It is time to think about what your soil testing needs, will be and who will be performing that work for you. Having an independent crop consultant, like one of Rosetree Consulting’s Certified Crop Advisers, perform soil tests for your farm can provide several valuable benefits: Objective… Read more

Understanding EPA’s Chesapeake Bay AFO / CAFO Nutrient Pollution Lawsuit – what to Know and How to Prepare

A recent EPA settlement to a lawsuit filed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and others will directly impact animal agriculture in PA. The settlement is the next step in the long journey of Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction and is not surprising. The date of the settlement is surprising… Read more