Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Sharp Eyespot, Fusarium Head Blight, and Frost Damage Over the past week we have had a few reports of bleached heads or kernels on wheat and barley. In these cases the causative… Continue Reading
Soybean season is upon us and I have been asked about the effectiveness of seed treatments in soybean by several growers. Are seed treatments useful? As usual, the answer is, “It depends.” Fungicide seed treatments can increase the germination of… 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
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Last week there was a report of late blight in a tomato greenhouse operation in Berkeley Spring, West Virginia. This should not pose a threat to Delaware growers at the current time.… Continue Reading
Phillip Sylvester, Kent Co., Ag Agent; phillip@udel.edu Location: Art and Keith Wicks Farm, Rt 9, Leipsic, Kent County Greenrow: May 5 Date DSV Total DSV Spray Interval Recommendation 5/5 – 5/8 18 18 7-days 5/5 – 5/12 3 21 7-days… Continue Reading
