Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Wheat is at or very near anthesis (Feekes 10.5.1) for much of the region. With the frequent rain events, we remain at high risk for Fusarium Head Blight (Figure 1) and fungicide applications… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu For winter wheat, freeze damage is showing up from the northern half of Delaware due to the freezing temperatures from mid-April (Figure 1). Sussex temepratures stayed around 30°F in April, and some of our… 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
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu The generally accepted starting date for corn planting in Delaware is April 15th, after which our chances of a freeze are supposed to be low. This was not the case this year, as Newark… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu and Emmalea Ernest, Associate Scientist – Vegetable Crops; emmalea@udel.edu Freezing temperatures occurred throughout Delmarva over the last 10 days. Cold damage in fruits is a concern. Stone Fruits Most peach, nectarine, and… Continue Reading
