David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Continue to scout small grains for aphids. In the last couple of weeks, we have looked at over a dozen small grain fields, mostly barley, and have seen only very low numbers of aphids. Thresholds vary depending… Continue Reading
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu As small grain harvest season ramps up across Delmarva many producers will be considering whether or not to bale straw. Baling straw after harvest is viewed as a way to generate additional revenue… Continue Reading
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu Written 4/21/2025 Commodity markets have been dominated by trade tariff news in April. Markets have seen extreme volatility over the course of the month. Historically, seasonal grain price highs rarely occur during… Continue Reading
James Adkins, Extension Irrigation Engineer; adkins@udel.edu Evapotranspiration minus Precipitation in inches. (April 14-April 22) Wheat The unusually warm and windy has netted high evapotranspiration rates for small grains. The map above shows the 1-week evapotranspiration rate minus any precipitation received… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Alfalfa Mid-to Large alfalfa weevil larvae are still present in some fields. Alfalfa is growing well now, so check its height and compare your counts per 30 stems with the threshold table found in the… Continue Reading
