Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu A number of fields were planted with Xtend soybeans, not necessarily with the intention of spraying dicamba, but some folks are reconsidering whether to spray. So here are a few reminders: Only approved formulations… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Each year, there are cases where vegetables in high tunnels and greenhouses are injured by herbicides. Drift from herbicide applications near greenhouses and high tunnels can cause major losses. Small spray particles… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu This article originally appeared in UMD Agronomy News Blog, July 2017. Pesticide drift and volatility are important considerations this time of year. Drift to adjacent fields is typically due to wind, which is why… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu A number of fields have been planted with Xtend soybeans, but not necessarily with the intention of spraying dicamba. However, with the weather and all, some folks might consider using dicamba. Remember, only labeled… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Growers are reporting problems with stunted transplants. In some cases, plants appear to have abnormal growth with compressed internodes, “twisted” stems, or abnormally shaped leaves. In other cases, plants are not putting… Continue Reading
