Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu; @Delmarplantdoc Diseases significantly impact soybean production throughout the United States. In Delaware, diseases such as Soybean Cyst Nematode, Root Knot Nematode, and stem canker can cause significant annual yield losses. Plant pathologists… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu; @Delmarplantdoc I have had some questions regarding fungicides and application timings in wheat approaching flowering. In particular, the question of efficacy on canopy and head diseases has come up in conversations. The… Continue Reading
Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu For the 2017 growing season, there are several changes to our black light and pheromone trapping program. The Little Creek trapping location will no longer be serviced. Also, if you have… Continue Reading
Bill Cissel, Extension Agent – Integrated Pest Management; bcissel@udel.edu If you haven’t been scouting your alfalfa for Alfalfa Weevil, now is the time! To sample alfalfa for alfalfa weevils, examine 10 random stems per field on a weekly basis until… Continue Reading
Two bacteria threatening the potato industry worldwide will be the focus of a Potato Disease Summit Nov. 9 in Bangor, Maine, convened by the University of Maine. Plant pathologists, researchers and scientists from The Netherlands, Scotland and five U.S. states… Continue Reading
