Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu Dry weather conditions have resulted in concerns about potential corn revenue loss. Corn is highly sensitive to drought conditions. Yield and revenue loss attributed to dry weather is possible at every growth stage… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu A couple of thoughts and reminders on postemergence spraying in corn. Our options for postemergence control fall into a few herbicide groups: glyphosate (Roundup) glufosinate (Liberty) HPPD herbicides, or Group 27 (i.e. Callisto, Impact,… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu There have been a few calls about harvest aids for small grains due to poor weed control. There are only a few options available as harvest aides for wheat and feed barley (not malting… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Alfalfa Continue scouting for potato leafhopper. We checked a couple of fields at the end of last week but did not see any PLF. However, a vineyard farther north had many on leaves, so they… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu The 2023 strawberry season is still going strong, and we have had a good season due largely to the cool, dry weather. As we look to later June, with annual strawberry production… Continue Reading
