Alyssa K. Betts, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu As mentioned in the vegetable updates, our August and early September weather conditions have favored the development of White Mold caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. I haven’t yet seen any fields… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Soybean Full season bean fields are at R6-R7. At R6, defoliation thresholds rise, as do stink bug thresholds. Soybean aphids no longer become a threat to yield at R6. At R7, thresholds rise even more… Continue Reading
Alyssa K. Betts, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Some much needed rain passed through the area this week. As soybeans experience various stresses and transition into September, we begin to see areas of the field dropping leaves early. Often these… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Small Grain Small grain planting is right around the corner. Barley is the most susceptible to barley yellow dwarf virus spread by aphids. Fall infestations are the most damaging and likely to spread the virus.… Continue Reading
Alyssa K. Betts, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu We had some mid-August rain, but conditions are getting quite dry, and we are seeing the stress on full season and double crop beans as we try to get them across the… Continue Reading
