– Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Sclerotinia are fungi that cause what is commonly known as white mold in many vegetable crops as well as soybeans. The fungi produce dark, hard structures called sclerotia, which allow for… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Lima bean planting is currently in full gear. With some areas receiving heavy rainfall right after planting, crusting and stand emergence can be a major problem. There are also some Fordhook limas… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu The Agri-Mek SC label contains revised use instructions or restrictions as well as new labeled crops (including dry and succulent beans, soybeans and sweet corn). Be sure to read the label before making an… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Plantings for fall harvested vegetables will be underway in the next few weeks. Timing these plantings can be a challenge, especially where multiple harvests are needed. Plantings from early July through the… Continue Reading
Amy Shober, Extension Nutrient Management and Environmental Quality Specialist; ashober@udel.edu and Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomy Specialist; rtaylor@udel.edu Grain crop yields are on the rise in Delaware due, in part, to advances in crop genetics, expansion of irrigation, and better crop… Continue Reading
