Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Since wheat seed sizes can vary, planting rates should be based on the number of seeds planted and not in lbs/acre. Different wheat varieties have been observed to range from 9,900 to 21,400 seeds… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Soybean Continue scouting double crop soybean for stink bugs and late season looper defoliation. Soybean looper activity has been increasing in Virginia, and soybeans even at the R6 stage can still be hurt by defoliation.… Continue Reading
Strawberry Be sure to scout strawberry plugs for spider mites. Infested transplants set the stage for an early spring infestation that may require control.
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu If you grow leeks or onions or other Allium species, now and for the next month or two is the time to watch for the tell-tale marks left by Allium leaf… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Pumpkin growers and retailers are always looking for ways to expand fall sales. To that end, breeders have developed more and more specialty pumpkins and winter squash. We have had demonstration plantings… Continue Reading
