Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Soybeans The dry conditions combined with high soybean cyst nematode (SCN) egg counts could mean we will see more stunting from SCN this season. Be on the lookout for stunting in irregular areas. The… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Continue to sample for potato leafhoppers on a weekly basis. Although adults are the main life stage present, we are starting to see the first nymphs. Both life stages can damage alfalfa but… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Recently, we have had reports of pea fields with reduced seed set. Peas are best adapted to areas with warm days and cool nights. Extended high temperatures in excess of 85º F… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu The produce industry in Europe has been affected by an outbreak of food-borne illness from a new strain of E. coli (O104:H4) which has sickened over 400 adults and killed 19. Recommendations… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Late Blight Advisory Location: Art and Keith Wicks Farm, Rt 9, Little Creek, Kent County Greenrow: May 3 Date DSV Total DSV Accumulated P-days* Spray Interval Recommendation 5/19-5/21 5 38 5-days 5/21-5/23 12 50… Continue Reading
