David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Corn Western corn rootworm adults are active and worth scouting for if planting corn in the same field as this year’s, and especially in western Kent or New Castle County where the ground is heavier.… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Japanese beetles and June beetles are active. June beetles will feed on raspberry and blackberry fruit. Japanese beetles will cause defoliation. They aggregate and may need to be spot treated in some plantings.
Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; emmalea@udel.edu In Delaware, fall cauliflower can be transplanted July 20 through August 10. Short season varieties may be successful when transplanted later into August, depending on fall weather conditions. I tested cauliflower varieties… Continue Reading
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu University of Delaware Cooperative Extension is conducting a farmland rental rate survey. The purpose of this project is to evaluate various farmland rental rates and how they impact a farming operations ability… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu Harlequin bugs are being seen in especially high numbers this season. They are a pest of many vegetables, but preferentially feed on and damage brassica plants, which includes mustards, crucifers, greens… Continue Reading
