Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu and Amy Shober, Extension Nutrient Management and Environmental Quality Specialist; ashober@udel.edu Wheat is beginning to green up and is showing minimal freeze damage when compared to last year. There is still some time for… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Winter grain mites are active in small grain fields. These mites prefer cool weather with temperatures of 40-60°F. They hide once the sun comes up, so you will need to look for them first thing… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu If you ended up with a range in planting dates for your small grains this year, it is a good time to scout your fields to see what spring may look like. So far… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu This has been a warm and extended fall, which means our winter annual weeds are still actively growing. We still have warm soils which keeps the weeds in an active state. Therefore, you may… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu There has been an interest in using herbicides at planting (or shortly after planting) for weed control in small grains. There are few effective herbicides labeled for preemergence applications. Sharpen is labeled for wheat… Continue Reading
