Alyssa K. Betts, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu We had some mid-August rain, but conditions are getting quite dry, and we are seeing the stress on full season and double crop beans as we try to get them across the… Continue Reading
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Field Corn If you grew any 2nd or 3rd year + corn fields and plan to go back into corn, take a few minutes to scout for corn rootworm adults, particularly in heavier western Kent… Continue Reading
Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Summary: Three years of population studies have only shown little difference in population (60-180k), when planted early enough, however later planted (double crop) beans may be safer at 120k or above. Planting in 15-inch… Continue Reading
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 Corn should be at black layer for everything but extremely late-planted long-season varieties. UD research has not been able to identify any yield or test weight advantage to irrigation after black layer. Soybeans are currently… Continue Reading
