David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Sorghum Keep a close watch for white sugarcane aphids. Low populations have been observed in several sorghum fields in Sussex and Kent, but in several fields, very isolated hot spots consisting of a couple of… Continue Reading
Jerry Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist, University of Maryland; jbrust@umd.edu By this time of the season I usually see pumpkin fields infected with powdery mildew pretty commonly throughout the mid-Atlantic. And while powdery mildew is present in many pumpkin fields it… Continue Reading
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that additional specialty crops, including nursery crops and cut flowers, are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and that the deadline to apply for the program is extended to September… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu With recent wet, cloudy weather we are seeing some edema (or oedema) on bell pepper and banana pepper fruits. Edema is also called water blistering. The most common cause of edema is… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Sweet Corn Moth counts remain elevated in most of the state, except for a curious hole around Georgetown. As such, we have not been able to test very many moths this week. Out of 26… Continue Reading
