Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu With the variable planting dates we had this spring/early summer, you should get plenty of practice recognizing the different reproductive stages of corn during grain fill. Any field planting through mid-June should have started… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu and Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu Primary insect pests present in fields include green cloverworm, bean leaf beetles, aphids, stink bugs, and yellow striped armyworm. Aphid populations can increase quickly, so… Continue Reading
The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recognizes that America’s farmers markets and direct marketing farmers are a great source of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods. FNS has made it a priority to expand access to such food… Continue Reading
Nancy Gregory, Plant Diagnostician; ngregory@udel.edu Basil downy mildew caused by the oomycete pathogen Peronospora belbahrii has been confirmed in Sussex County. It is very specific to basil. Symptoms on affected plants include yellowing on the top leaf surface in between… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu For the last couple of years, I have talked about and conducted research on sulfur (S) deficiencies in watermelon. At several meetings I was asked if the deficiency also appears in… Continue Reading
