Carl German, Extension Crops Marketing Specialist; clgerman@udel.edu August USDA Supply and Demand Report Highlights USDA’s August report came as a major shock to the commodity markets this morning. 2011 U.S. corn and soybean production estimates were cut significantly, which were… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Corn Gray leaf spot is increasing in irrigated corn but it is too late to affect yield. This late in the season we often see an increase in gray leaf spot as well as… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa and Grass Hay Crops Be sure to watch for corn earworm, fall armyworm, beet armyworms and webworms — as well as any other defoliators. In addition to checking labels for rates, be sure… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Please refer to the most recent update from Tracy Leskey, USDA-ARS regarding BMSB activity in tree fruit at: https://sites.udel.edu/weeklycropupdate/files/2011/08/BMSB-Tree-Fruit-Update-8-8-11-2.pdf. The photo above, courtesy of Gordon Johnson, is of BMSB damage to peach fruit.
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu August is here and it is time to consider late summer and fall cover crop options for vegetable rotations. Cover crop planting windows vary with crop and timely planting is essential to… Continue Reading
