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Southern Bacterial Wilt of Tomato Found

July 23, 2021kgyoung

Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu   Southern bacterial wilt of tomato, which is caused by the soil-borne bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum Race 1, has been found in a couple of tomato fields in the past week. This… Continue Reading →

Fruit Crops 29:18, southern bacterial wilt, tomato

Plugged Emitters in Drip Irrigation Revisited

July 23, 2021kgyoung

Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu   Drip emitters can become plugged with fine particles, mineral deposits, or biofilms. When emitters become clogged, the plants nearest the clogs will receive less water and have more water stress and… Continue Reading →

Fruit Crops 29:18, drip irrigation, plasticulture

Vegetable Crop Insect Scouting

July 23, 2021kgyoung

David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu   Sweet Corn Scout early whorl stage corn for armyworm – both fall and yellow striped. Thresholds for whorl damage are 15% active infestation. You may see windowpaning but not find a larva. Brown stink… Continue Reading →

Fruit Crops 29:18, vegetable insect scouting

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