The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the timeline to apply for a special Organic Initiative, available through the agency’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Organic producers and those transitioning to organic now have until March 12, 2010,… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu The following are a few new insecticide registrations as well as changes with labeled products that occurred since the last newsletter of 2009. As always, be sure to check the label for labeled crops,… Continue Reading
Carl German, Extension Crops Marketing Specialist; clgerman@udel.edu Commodity Markets Struggle to Find Direction Next week’s release of the March 10th Crop Production and USDA Supply/Demand reports should shed light on demand revisions for ‘09/‘10 marketing year corn, soybeans, and wheat.… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu As we move closer the spring season, it is important to consider critical temperatures for strawberry buds and blossoms and freeze protection, especially where floating row covers are being used to obtain… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Research has shown that peach tree pruning is best done in March or April. In past years with mild winters, there has been a tendency to prune on the early side. With… Continue Reading
