Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Across much of the region, barley is approaching or at heading and wheat is ranging from Feekes 7-9. There have been a few reports of scattered powdery mildew, but nothing at levels warranting… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Wheat is in the jointing stage and we are a few weeks out from thinking about management for Fusarium Head Blight. The Fusarium Risk Tool http://www.wheatscab.psu.edu/ is live for the season and is… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), caused by the fungus Fusarium, is typically the most important disease of small grains in our region. Fusarium species that cause FHB can infect both corn and small grains.… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu It is hard to believe we are already in March. Over the winter, the UD Plant Pathology lab (find us @UDPlantPath) has been busy working on lab and greenhouse projects. In 2020, we… Continue Reading
Amy Shober, Extension Nutrient Management and Environmental Quality Specialist; ashober@udel.edu and Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Now that we are past February 15th, applications of nutrients in fertilizers and manures are now legally allowed in Delaware. But before you… Continue Reading
