Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Head scab has been observed in barley and wheat this season in varying amounts. Barley is just now arriving at the grain elevators. The amount of scab that occurs is dependent on the flowering… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Continue to sample for potato leafhoppers on a weekly basis. We are now finding adults and nymphs in fields. Although both life stages can damage alfalfa, the nymphs can cause damage very quickly.… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Although we are not able to scout orchards in Delaware, a consultant working with fruit growers in Delaware detected the first damage in peaches and nectarines this week. It appears that the damage is… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu A second early heat wave has growers concerned about effects on vegetables. As stated last week, peas will have reduced yields and will mature more quickly. Moisture deficit portions of pea fields… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Late Blight Advisory Location: Art and Keith Wicks Farm, Rt 9, Little Creek, Kent County. Greenrow: May 3 Date Late Blight Early Blight Spray Interval Recommendation DSV Total DSV Accumulated P-days* 5/27-5/28 2 54… Continue Reading
