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
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu I was recently asked about irrigating snap beans prior to harvest. Irrigation is a critical management tool for producing high yielding and high-quality vegetable crops. Scheduling irrigation for different vegetables grown… Continue Reading
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
