Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Over the past week, corn plants with accelerated senescence due to stalk rots are becoming visible. After pollination, the ear becomes the major sink of sugars produced by the plant. If a stress… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu The late season rains have allowed a lot of weeds to produce late-season growth. As a result, there has been a number of questions regarding options for harvest-aid treatment. A harvest-aid may be a… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Early September is the optimum period for planting strawberries in the plasticulture system on Delmarva. The variety Chandler, which has the most acreage in our region, is very sensitive to planting date.… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Soybean Continue scouting for stink bug, corn earworm, and defoliators. I have not received any reports of significant podworm, but be looking out for them in double crop beans, especially those at R2 and R3.… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Calcium Deficiency Calcium deficiency is most commonly seen as tipburn of cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. Chinese cabbage (Napa cabbage) is also susceptible to tipburn. This problem can cause severe economic losses.… Continue Reading
