Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Hard to believe we are already approaching the end of September. Fungal disease pressure in small grains ended up being quite low for 2021, with very few cases of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB).… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu We are now about 2 weeks past flowering in wheat. Symptoms of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) become visible by about 3 weeks post anthesis (Figure 1). So far, I have observed very little… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Be sure to scout for aphids in small grains. Warm weather in October and November will favor higher than usual aphid populations. Examine 10-20 sites per field, and at each site, 1-5 row ft. Fall… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Across much of the region, barley is heading and wheat is at Feekes 9-10. There have been a few reports of scattered powdery mildew, but nothing at levels warranting a fungicide application. In… 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
