Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Our black light and CEW pheromone traps are now up and running for the season. The traps are generally checked on Monday and Thursday and counts are posted by early Tuesday and Friday morning.… Continue Reading
Carl German, Extension Crops Marketing Specialist; clgerman@udel.edu Weather Delays U.S. Corn Planting Exceedingly wet soils in the key growing areas of the Corn Belt are making it increasingly difficult to remain optimistic about the prospects for U.S. corn production this… Continue Reading
Richard Taylor, Extension Agronomist; rtaylor@udel.edu When deciding on the time for the first hay harvest of the new growing season, a number of factors come into play. First and probably foremost among these is the question of whether to delay… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Wheat Be sure to keep scouting for the presence of diseases, especially powdery mildew, at this time. With the return of cooler temperatures and risk of showers and cloudy weather as well, powdery mildew… Continue Reading
Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Alfalfa Economic levels continue to be found in fields throughout the state. If economic levels of alfalfa weevil are present before harvest and you cut instead of spray, be sure to check fields within… Continue Reading
