Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu With corn harvest progressing across the state, it is a good opportunity to observe how summer temperature trends may have played into yields. It is hard to avoid high daytime temperatures in the summer,… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Planting winter wheat and barley is coming up. There are two historically important insect pest groups to be mindful of: Hessian fly and the aphid complex. Hessian fly lays eggs on leaves and larvae move… Continue Reading
Kate Everts, Vegetable Pathologist, University of Maryland; keverts@umd.edu A frequent question that I get from growers is “what is the best spray program for my pumpkin crop?”. It is a challenging question to answer, in part because each field/farm may… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu Radishes are harvested throughout the fall. They are bunched with tops or wrapped/bagged without tops. For bunching, plants are pulled and gathered with rubber bands or twist ties. Shelf life is 10-14… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist; owensd@udel.edu Diamond back moth numbers have been elevated this season. Larvae are small, smooth, green, often hold their anal prolegs out in a V-shape and wiggle violently when disturbed. Imported cabbageworm on the other hand is… Continue Reading
