David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Cole Crops In Georgetown, we have seen a bit of an uptick in both diamondback moth and cross striped worm activity recently. Other pests of note include green peach aphid, cabbage aphid, beet armyworm and… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu It has been a hot week. This stress along with the transition into September we often begin to see areas of the field that are dropping leaves early. Often these patches may have… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Retired Extension Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu The following are strawberry diseases to watch for starting in the fall that can cause plant collapse. This information was adapted from Disease management recommendations for fall-planted strawberry plug plants by Kathy Demchak, Penn… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Retired Extension Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu There have been several articles in the WCU discussing the use of biofumigant mustards for soil disease control. Unfortunately, the ideal window for fall planting has passed. Another option that has been researched extensively… Continue Reading
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu Budgets for wheat and malt barley for the 2023-24 growing seasons are in the attached excel file. Estimated budgets for 2023-24 are given with tabs included for you to enter your operations own… Continue Reading
