Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Drones can be an excellent tool to assist with scouting this season. University of Delaware Extension has information on drone and camera types, which can be found at the following link: http://extension.udel.edu/factsheets/types-of-drones-for-field-crop-production/ We have… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu and Amy Shober, Extension Nutrient Management and Environmental Quality Specialist; ashober@udel.edu Wheat at our research plots is at Feekes 4/5 and getting closer to jointing with the warmer weather approaching. Feekes 5 (Zadocks 30)… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Other than a few patches of minor powdery mildew, the cool temperatures and multiple frost events throughout March have kept disease levels low. However, as temperatures warm up over the next few weeks,… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Corn As planting time nears for corn, it’s important to know what your wireworm and white grub pressure is. This time of year, the easiest method is the compact soil sampling method. The compact soil… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu and Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu There has been an increase in interest in growing blueberries in Delaware and we have had several new plantings in Delaware in recent… Continue Reading
