Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has expanded the Farm Storage Facility loan program to include cold storage for fruits and vegetables. These are low interest loans that are used for financing… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu We have had a considerable amount of blackheart in Delaware potatoes this year. This is a disorder related to low oxygen conditions. Heavy rainfall in August, especially on our heavier silt loam… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu Each year we come across pumpkin fields with poor fruit set and this year is no exception. Poor fruit set can be a major problem in pumpkin production, especially with large jack-o-lantern… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Lima Beans Continue to scout for downy mildew. The recent weather is very favorable for downy mildew. If downy is found apply RidomilGold/Copper, Phostrol or other labeled phosphorus acid (phosphonate) fungicide. If disease has… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Cabbage Continue to scout all fields for beet armyworm, fall armyworm, diamondback and cabbage looper larvae. Lima Beans Continue to scout all fields for lygus bugs, stinkbugs, corn earworm, soybean loopers and beet armyworm.… Continue Reading
