Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Most temperatures have been very conducive to pollination over the last two weeks, compared to late June/early July. Even in Sussex County we have only seen one day with a temperature of 90°F over… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu and Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu Soybeans Just as last week, bean leaf beetles, green cloverworm, and Japanese beetles continue to be active. Low numbers of stink bugs can be found… Continue Reading
Kevin Brinson, Associate State Climatologist and DEOS Director; kbrinson@udel.edu It’s getting wet again; time to keep an eye on downy mildew in lima beans. The theme for July’s weather was feast or famine. What started off looking like it would… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu To no one’s surprise this week has seen a great number of problems pop-up in tomato fields throughout our area. The first, of course, has been disease with bacterial and fungal… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Each year, the ASHS has an annual meeting bringing together scientists working with specialty crops (vegetables, fruits, ornamentals). This year the meeting is in Washington DC. The following are some notes from… Continue Reading
