David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Congratulations to Joe Streett for correctly identifying last week’s Guess the Pest challenge as cabbage white, also known as the imported cabbageworm. Joe won a heavy duty sweep net for catching the butterflies and will… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu, Claudio Rubione, University of Delaware and Michael Flessner, Virginia Tech Herbicides and Site of Action Weeds are the major pest that farmers need to control on an annual basis. Weeds reduce yields through plant… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu A recent article in an ag newsletter raised the question of what herbicide brands can be sprayed on the new herbicide traits. The article asked about use of glyphosate on soybean varieties that are… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Asparagus Asparagus is emerging from the soil and air temperatures have been favorable for insect activity. Be on the lookout for asparagus beetle. If 5-10% of spears are infested with adults, or 2% of spears… Continue Reading
Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Frankford Fire Company Hall 7 Main Street, Frankford, DE 19945 Rotem’s Controllers set new standards in the poultry industry. These controllers enable poultry farmers to raise their flocks under the best conditions… Continue Reading
