USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is reminding Delaware landowners of the open application period for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Through ACEP, NRCS offers technical and financial assistance for the purchase of conservation easements on eligible agricultural lands… Continue Reading
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Delaware is announcing the fiscal year 2023 signup period for Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC), a new option available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Delaware producers should apply by February 10… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu We are conducting surveys of watermelon and poultry producers to better understand how insect pests affect your operations and help us target research activities. You can access them by following the links: Darkling Beetle Survey… Continue Reading
Laurie Wolinski, Extension Agent; lgw@udel.edu Farmers might have received a loan servicing assistance payment if they were experiencing certain types of financial distress. These loan servicing assistance payments resulted from the Inflation Reduction Act. The fact sheet, developed by Rob… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Each year I look for feedback from farmers, agribusiness personnel, and consultants to gain a better understanding of how arthropod and slugs affected soybeans and watermelons. If you have not already seen either survey, please… Continue Reading
