David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Alfalfa Potato leafhoppers are active in low numbers. I visited a field earlier this week with an average of 2-3 leafhoppers per 15 sweeps, and did not see nymphs. The field was also at a… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Variable June weather often creates conditions favorable for blossom end rot in susceptible crops, with tomatoes and peppers being the most affected. In most years, there is a transition point in June… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Cucurbits Cucumber beetles continue to move into watermelons, cantaloupes, and other cucurbits. The infestations that I have seen tend to be fairly localized, but intense. While beetles do not transmit bacterial wilt to watermelon, heavy… Continue Reading
June 10 6:00-8:00 p.m. Online Learn Integrated Parasite Control and Get Certified in FAMACHA Internal parasites are a major health problem affecting sheep and goats. This workshop is designed to help producers learn the basics of selective internal parasite control… Continue Reading
