David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Alfalfa Alfalfa weevil continue to be active in other parts of the region. This past week, Dr. Kelly Hamby was able to capture a large number from alfalfa plots at Beltsville. Recent spray trial data… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Strawberry Strawberries are aggregate fruits. They have multiple ovules per receptacle where the fruit is formed. The strawberry receptacle may have up to 500 ovules per berry. You will see these as… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Tree Fruit Scout for plum curculio. We have accumulated enough degree days to where they should be laying eggs. First egg lay occurs around 240–300 degree days; peak egg lay is predicted at 380-390 degree… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Dr. Kelly Hamby, Associate Professor/Extension Specialist with the Department of Entomology at University of Maryland, is leading a team of researchers who have developed a survey to prioritize research and extension efforts for improving corn… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Peas, preferably snap and snow pea varieties, may also be grown for shoots for local markets. Follow the base growing recommendations for spring harvest as found in the Mid-Atlantic Vegetable Production Recommendations.… Continue Reading
