James Adkins, Extension Engineer, adkins@udel.edu Inquiries about irrigating soybeans to increase grain moisture began in earnest last week and have accelerated as the forecast continues to be precipitation free. Can you use irrigation to add moisture to 9-10% soybeans to… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Extension Engineer, adkins@udel.edu Established small grains are burning through 0.02-0.03 inches of water per day if not tilled and 0.04-0.05 inches under conventional tillage. Since the roots are shallow, irrigation should be applied in small (0.2-0.35 inch) increments… Continue Reading
WCU Volume 32, Issue 30 –October 18, 2024 PDF of WCU Volume 32:30 –October 18, 2024 WCU Subscription Options for 2024: Mail, Email, or Text Notes Monthly Grain Market Outlook Small Grain Insect Scouting 2024 Hybrid Corn Test Results Announcements… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu With a worsening drought, any small grains that are up, are at risk from aphid damage and from winter grain mite. Fall aphid treatments are primarily aimed at preventing barley yellow dwarf, but this year… Continue Reading
