Andy Wyenandt, Assistant Extension Specialist in Vegetable Pathology, Rutgers University; wyenandt@aesop.rutgers.edu and Art Brown, Senior Associate Dean – Agriculture & Natural Resources, Rutgers University The fall is almost upon us and because of the hot, dry summer many pumpkin fields… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu Early processing baby lima beans have been harvested over the last two weeks. Dry-land lima yields are ranging in the 900-1100 lbs/acre range. Cooler weather in August has contributed to decent pod… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Cabbage Continue to sample for cabbage looper, diamondback larvae and harlequin bug. Be sure to scout and select control options based on the complex of insects present in the field. Cucumbers Be sure to… Continue Reading
Saturday, September 6 9:30a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Carlton Jones Farm (C & J Farms, Inc.) 3174 Woodland Ferry Rd., Seaford, DE The cattle on this farm are 100% grass fed; free from hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and chemicals. The Jones direct market… Continue Reading
For Current Agricultural Information from the UD Kent Co. Extension Office Visit www.kentagextension.blogspot.com Recent Topics: ● New Vegetable Insecticides for Commercial Producers ● What is the Yield of this Drought Stressed Corn ● Grass Fed Beef Pasture Walk ● Estimating… Continue Reading
