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Watermelon Fruit Disorders in 2016

August 4, 2016Emmalea Garver Ernest

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 →

Vegetable Crops 24:20, hollow heart, physiological disorders, pollination, potassium, watermelon

Vegetable Crop Insects – August 5, 2016

August 4, 2016Emmalea Garver Ernest

Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Cole Crops As soon as plants are set in the field, be sure to sample for cabbage looper and diamondback larvae. A treatment will be needed before larvae move into the hearts of the… Continue Reading →

Uncategorized 24:20, vegetable insect scouting

Free Webinars in August, Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Women in Agriculture

July 29, 2016Emmalea Garver Ernest

8/10: Grant Writing for Agriculture Businesses – Grants are available for research, expansion of your operation, and training. This session will help identify resources for service providers and farmers looking for funding, review some grant programs targeted at farmers, and… Continue Reading →

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