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
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Alfalfa Continue to scout alfalfa fields, even if they had been previously treated, for alfalfa weevil. Larvae continue hatching. As a reminder, alfalfa weevil thresholds are based on plant height, value of hay, and control… 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
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Be sure to scout for aphids in small grains. Warm weather in October and November will favor higher than usual aphid populations. Examine 10-20 sites per field, and at each site, 1-5 row ft. Fall… Continue Reading
