James Adkins, Agricultural Engineer; adkins@udel.edu Corn harvest is underway for most of the early corn while the mid to late season fields are still teetering on the edge of black layer. Determining when to irrigate both corn and soybeans in… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Agricultural Engineer; adkins@udel.edu While some early corn is starting to be harvested, much of the irrigated crop is still in the R5-R6 stage. Once corn has passed the dent stage and the milk/starch line progresses down the kernel,… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Agricultural Engineer; adkins@udel.edu Tuesday afternoon brought rain to most of Sussex County while spotty showers provided relief to some northern areas on Wednesday. Those who received profile filling rains (100% of available water) will have 5-6 days before… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Agricultural Engineer; adkins@udel.edu Wednesday night brought at rain to most farms north of Rt 9. Those located in the 1” plus band of rain from Bridgeville/Harrington through Milford to Slaughter Beach should be close to field capacity provided… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Agricultural Engineer; adkins@udel.edu Weather predictions for the next 5 days are calling for lower temperatures and cloudy skies. This, combined with the reduced crop water demands as corn begins to enter the dent stage, makes for a significant… Continue Reading
