Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu A broad range of diseases can affect sorghum. Over the course of the season, root rots, foliar pathogens, stalk rots, and head molds can all impact yield potential. One of the most… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Hay/Pasture Grasses A report of armyworm activity was received earlier this week in orchardgrass. Armyworm thresholds are around 2-3/square foot. Armyworms generally can be controlled by pyrethroid application. In taller grass, increase water rates.… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Originally, commercially available blackberries were floricane types, that is, they fruit on last year’s canes. Over the last decade, the University of Arkansas has released a number of primocane blackberries that… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Grapes June beetles were observed feeding on grapes in small plots at the Carvel REC earlier this week. Inspect ripe and ripening fruit visually for signs of adult activity. Carbaryl is the most effective… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu There have been reports of stinkbug damage in tomatoes in Maryland for the last couple of weeks. Stinkbug feeding damage is called cloudy spot in tomato fruit (Fig. 1). It… Continue Reading
