David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Soybean Check stands on all April-planted soybeans now. Rain is feast or famine this year, and right now, rain, soil moisture, and cool temperatures have combined to cause major problems in soybean fields planted within… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Cucurbits With warmer weather in the forecast, begin scouting for striped cucumber beetle. They usually begin rolling into fields between May 14 and May 21. It is important to look at multiple locations because males… Continue Reading
– Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu The Federal Reserve increased interest rates by a quarter point this past week. Interest rates are now at a 16 year high. This is the 10th straight consecutive interest rate hike over… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu In the last week or so high tunnel tomato plants have been reported that look a bit squirrely. I thought it was possibly herbicide or virus or nutrient problems. After eliminating… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Cyclamen mites have been found in a few Maryland strawberry fields in the last few weeks. They are not much of a problem now but when we start to warm up,… Continue Reading
