Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu There has been no change in the soybean rust situation in the South. There is very little soybean rust at the present time. The recent increase in rainfall in many areas of the South… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu It is not too early to be thinking about scab on wheat. During the winter meetings we talked to some audiences about the relatively new scab prediction model that is available. The following is… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Most foliage diseases are at low levels at this time, except where excessive amounts of fertilizer or manure have produced extremely lush growth that favors powdery mildew. Scouting for powdery mildew is advised at… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Continue to scout fields for both alfalfa weevil and pea aphids. Economic levels of alfalfa weevil larvae and pea aphids can both be found in alfalfa fields at this time. As a general… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Scout spinach for downy mildew and white rust on a regular basis, especially if spring plantings are near overwintered fields. Beginning 2 to 3 weeks after emergence (and prior to symptom development), apply the… Continue Reading
