David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Cucurbits Continue scouting for cucumber beetle, especially in recently planted fields with small plants where defoliation can cause more significant injury. Also scout for melon aphids on any fields that have not been previously treated… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu New website discussing Herbicide Resistance from GROWiwm.org Sometimes, to solve a complex problem like herbicide resistance, you have to go back to the beginning and master the basics. That’s the aim of GROW”s newest… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Prepackaged herbicides, those that contain multiple active ingredients in the same container, are a staple of the industry. It’s convenient to only have one container rather than 3 or 4. From a manufacturing standpoint… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu A few calls have come in this week about control of Italian/annual ryegrass in corn. In all the situations, glyphosate was used early, and the ryegrass plants did not die, and folks are looking… Continue Reading
Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist; emmalea@udel.edu At this point in the season stand and vigor issues are readily apparent in early sweet corn plantings. Good stand establishment is important for fresh market sweet corn since generally each plant… Continue Reading
