How To Use The Guide

The Penn State Agronomy Guide is designed for easy reading and quick reference.  In Part One — Crop and Soil Management, the chapters on specific crops include information about:

In Part Two — Pest Management, the chapters on pest control for specific crops include isections on:

The College of Agricultural Sciences strongly recommends that you have a soil test made to determine your lime and fertilizer needs before using the suggestions presented throughout this book. Success is directly related to correct analysis of your soils.

This guide is not a substitute for the product label. Please consult a current product label for detailed usage information.

The Penn State Agronomy Guide was prepared by extension and resident staff members in the Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology; representatives of the U.S. Pasture Laboratory; county agricultural extension agents; representatives of the fertilizer, lime, pesticide, and seed industries; and representatives of state agricultural and environmental government agencies.

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Part One — Crop and Soil Managment - M. H. Hall

Part Two — Pest Managment - W. S. Curran

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Editor: Amanda Rudisill
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