Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu; Cory Whaley, Sussex Co. Extension Ag Agent, whaley@udel.edu; Jake Jones, Extension Agriculture Agent, Kent County, jgjones@udel.edu The standard method used to follow and predict corn growth stages is using growing degree days (GDD). This… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Salts are a natural component of soils, including our soluble plant nutrients (Ca, NO3, etc.). Excessive levels of any salt can be detrimental to both plant health and soil quality. On the Delmarva Peninsula,… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu; Cory Whaley, Sussex Co. Extension Ag Agent, whaley@udel.edu; Jake Jones, Extension Agriculture Agent, Kent County, jgjones@udel.edu; Dan Severson, Agriculture Agent, New Castle County, severson@udel.edu Weather is always a limiting factor in crop production, and… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu The small grains planting window is quickly approaching. Disease management can begin before seed even makes it to the field; here are a few factors to consider: Variety Variety selection is a key… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Soybean Full season fields are senescing and are now pretty safe from pests. Still be on the lookout for defoliation and for stink bug in the late double crop fields. Stink bug thresholds through R6… Continue Reading
