Farmers in DE who grow corn and are interested in learning more about in-season nitrogen modeling tools can participate in a 30-minute, farmer-friendly computer simulation. All participants are paid for participation (up to $150 in a gift card) and earn… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Irrigation Engineer, adkins@udel.edu In 2023, the University of Delaware evaluated the corn yield response to 14 biological products at 3 nitrogen fertility levels (optimum, 80%, and 50% rates). While some of the products claimed to provide nitrogen fixation,… Continue Reading
The University of Delaware 2023 hybrid corn performance test report is posted online. Use the following links to view the report. Here is a direct link to the pdf: https://www.udel.edu/content/dam/udelImages/canr/pdfs/extension/sustainable-agriculture/vegetable-trials/2023_Delaware_Corn_Hybrid_Performance_Test_Report.pdf
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Jarrod Miller (funded by Maryland Grain Producers https://marylandgrain.org/) As anions, sulfate (SO4) and boron (B) leach easily from the soil surface (particularly sandy loams), potentially leading to sulfur (S) deficiencies in grain crops. In… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Figure 1: Deer feeding in plots in Georgetown, DE, June 2023. Jarrod Miller (funded by Maryland Grain Producers https://marylandgrain.org/) Based on some observations in prior years, we planted irrigated corn on three different timings… Continue Reading
