Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu; Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu Dr. Jarrod Miller, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Agronomist, conducted a soybean yield response to planting population study funded by the Delaware Soybean Board in 2023. The… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Small Grains Insect activity appears to be very low in small grains. Reports were received from county agents scouting small grains with minimal aphid activity. This time of year, thresholds for aphids are very high.… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Soybean Right now, we are monitoring a dozen fields for slug pressure with the help of Drew Harris and Nick Adams. While it is still early and gray garden slug eggs have not hatched yet,… Continue Reading
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu Corn prices may have reached their bottom during the month of September with futures holding steady in the low $4.00 per bushel range. Corn futures traded in the $0.10 – $0.20 cent range… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Small Grains Once small grains are planted, begin scouting them for aphids up until cold weather sets in. Last year, aphids remained active up until December, and then because of unusually warm January and February… Continue Reading
