David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Travis Kinnison for correctly identifying one of the major causes for sunken, discolored kernels as stink bug damage. Travis won a new sweep net with which he can scout for stink bugs in… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Agricultural Engineer; adkins@udel.edu Wednesday night brought at rain to most farms north of Rt 9. Those located in the 1” plus band of rain from Bridgeville/Harrington through Milford to Slaughter Beach should be close to field capacity provided… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Soybean Corn earworm moth flight has started a little earlier this year, and moth flight this year has generally been a bit higher than in recent years. Podworms have been sighted in the region beginning… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu In some years, later planted ‘Chandler’ strawberries have out-yielded earlier plantings. This illustrates the dramatic effects that fall and winter temperatures can have on plasticulture production. ‘Chandler’ has been our main plasticulture… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Vegetable growers should take time to revisit their rotations and plans for the next growing season. Decisions on fall rotational crops or cover crops will need to be made soon. Services that… Continue Reading
