Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Wheat is rapidly turning but scab is widespread in the state. We did not dodge the bullet unfortunately. Levels of scab really vary depending on the flowering time of the wheat and whether it… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Continue to sample for potato leafhoppers on a weekly basis. We are now finding adults and nymphs in fields. Although both life stages can damage alfalfa, the nymphs can cause damage very quickly.… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Mocap EC received a 24c label for use in Delaware on snap beans and lima beans to control nematodes. Mocap 15G has been labeled for use on snaps and limas for a long time… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu There have been no new reports of downy mildew on the east coast since last Friday’s report of the discovery in North Carolina. The forecast for Thursday June 11 was for a moderate risk… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Disease Severity Value (DSV) Accumulation as of June 10, 2009 is as follows: Location: Shadybrook Farms, Little Creek, DE in Kent County. Greenrow: May 1 LATE BLIGHT EARLY BLIGHT Date Daily DSV Total… Continue Reading
