Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu The small grains planting window is quickly approaching. Disease management can begin before seed even makes it to the field; here are a few factors to consider: Variety Variety selection is a key… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Across much of the region, wheat is now at the 10.0-10.4 growth stage with heading well underway. Last week when many plants were in boot stage, we were hit with multiple cold nights… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu The cooler weather has kept small grains from moving quite as fast as we expected a few weeks ago. Barley varieties are continuing to head out and most wheat is at Feekes 9-10.… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Across much of the region, barley is heading and wheat is at Feekes 9-10. There have been a few reports of scattered powdery mildew, but nothing at levels warranting a fungicide application. In… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu The Fusarium Risk Tool http://www.wheatscab.psu.edu/ is now live for the season. There have been some updates to the system since last season. When you enter to the tool, you will see the risk… Continue Reading
