Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu The regional weed scientists have put together a quick reference chart for herbicide options to control the “BIG 3” herbicide-resistant weeds in the region, horseweed or marestail, Palmer amaranth and common ragweed. Use these… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu I have been asked a number of questions about postemergence spraying for soybeans. First and foremost, weed height should 3-inches or less for maximum control. We have all heard the stories about how an… Continue Reading
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Be aware that the last day dicamba-soybeans can be treated with a registered dicamba product is June 30. The dicamba products’ registration (Engenia, Xtend, Tavium, etc) state “DO NOT apply after June 30”. In… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu As tasseling in corn approaches, it is a good time to scout fields to decide if a fungicide will be applied. When considering the economics of a fungicide application, it is important to… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Spider Mite Alert New this year for us is participation in Syngenta’s Pest Patrol (https://www.syngenta-us.com/pest-patrol) a text to voice mail service that alerts subscribers when a new message has been posted that they can listen… Continue Reading
