Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomist; rtaylor@udel.edu I had a question this week from a hay producer about whether it was best to apply the soil test recommended fertilizer the first thing in the spring or not. Since his crop was an… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Be sure to watch for fall armyworm, beet armyworm, webworms and corn earworm which can quickly defoliate alfalfa. Mixed populations of larvae can be found in fields and controls should be applied before… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu There are a number of fruit disorders in watermelons that are being found in Delmarva fields at this time. One of the most common is sunscald or sunburn on fruits. This occurs… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu There were reports of downy mildew on pumpkin in northern New Jersey at the beginning of the week. This was sent to the WCU mailing list to make you aware that downy mildew was… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu The potential for corn earworm and corn borer pressure remains high in fall vegetable crops statewide. Trap catches remain high throughout the state and moths can be found laying eggs in fields so you… Continue Reading
