PDF Version of WCU 20:15 – June 29, 2012 In this issue: Vegetable Crops Pumpkin Spray Program 2012 Fruit Loads in Vine Crops Potato Disease Advisory #16 – June 28, 2012 Agronomic Crops Grain Marketing Highlights General Glyphosate Resistant Palmer… Continue Reading
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 4:00 – 7:00 pm Delmar, MD Participants will learn about new varieties, agronomic practices for optimizing yield and quality, Colorado potato beetle and other potato insects and disease management for potato production in Maryland and the… Continue Reading
Carl German, Extension Crops Marketing Specialist; clgerman@udel.edu U.S. Crop Conditions Continue to Decline Tomorrow’s reports are important, however, focus on the weather is likely to take precedence over those reports barring any major surprises. For a look at the progression,… Continue Reading
Phillip Sylvester, Kent Co., Ag Agent; phillip@udel.edu Late blight Advisory Location: Art and Keith Wicks Farm, Rt 9, Leipsic, Kent County, Delaware Greenrow: April 20 Date DSV Total DSV Accumulated P-Days Spray Interval Recommendation 5/24-5/28 8 65 279 5-days 5/28-5/30… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Early watermelons are sizing now, later plantings are setting fruit, pickle harvest is underway, and pumpkin planting is finishing up. A common question from growers and crop consultants is how many fruit… Continue Reading
