Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu If you are irrigating from surface water sources such as ponds or ditches, there is a risk of bacterial stalk rot. The bacteria are in the irrigation water and if the whorl or the… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa If you have not been scouting fields, be sure to keep a close watch for leafhoppers. Remember, the nymphs can quickly cause damage and once yellowing is present significant damage has already occurred… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu The excessively hot and dry weather is taking its toll on dryland field crops. While most vegetables are irrigated, we are still seeing heat and drought related problems. Some common problems are:… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu As fruiting vegetables reach full size, we often get called to look at problems with fruit set. Poor fruit set, blossom drop, and fruit abortion can be caused by many factors including… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu As all pickling cucumber growers should be aware by now, downy mildew has again made its way to Delmarva and targeted downy mildew fungicide sprays will be necessary for protection of pickle… Continue Reading
