Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Soybeans As the potential for late season insect control increases, be sure to check all labels for the days from last application to harvest as well as other restrictions. In areas of the state… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu August is here and it is time to consider late summer and fall cover crop options for vegetable rotations. Reasons to use cover crops: ● Return organic matter to the soil. Vegetable… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu While out in some watermelon fields recently I happened to turn over some fruit and was surprised to find large numbers of striped cucumber beetles feeding on the undersides of the… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Conditions for downy mildew continue to be favorable, so preventative control for cucumber is important at this time. To date we have only observed downy mildew on cucumbers. Powdery mildew is increasing on squash,… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Cabbage We are seeing a significant increase in diamondback larval populations. As soon as plants are set in the field, be sure to sample for cabbage looper and diamondback larvae. Treatment will be needed… Continue Reading
