S4:E3: Harvest Do’s and Don’ts: Safety, Compaction, and Equipment

18/09/2025 1h 7min Temporada 4 Episodio 3
S4:E3: Harvest Do’s and Don’ts: Safety, Compaction, and Equipment

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Recorded: 9/11/2025As we quickly approach the harvest of soybean and grain corn across Pennsylvania, it is a good time to consider harvest best practices. In this episode, Justin and Dwane are joined by three guests from Penn State Extension. Linda Fetzer joins us to discuss safety considerations, Dr. Sjoerd Duiker discusses compaction, and Del Voight discusses harvest equipment managementHosts: Dwane Miller and Justin Brackenrich, Penn State ExtensionGuest(s): Linda Fetzer, and Del Voight, Penn State Extension, Dr. Sjoerd Duiker, Penn StateLinks:Diagnosing Soil Compaction Using a Penetrometer (Soil Compaction Tester)Best Practices and Products to Reduce Grain Bin EntryOn-Farm Grain Bin Inspection Guidance for Safe Entry Lifeline and Anchor Point RetrofitPractical Ways to Prevent Hearing Loss on the FarmAgrAbilityPhoto credit: Ryan Spelman, Penn State ExtensionSign up for our newsletter, Field Crop News, and follow us on Facebook!