Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Wheat harvest is underway. As typical, there is no magic bullet that will guarantee a perfect crop. Each field and situation differs as a result of variety, environment, production practices, and presence… Continue Reading
Nathan Kleczewski, Extension Specialist – Plant Pathology; nkleczew@udel.edu Aside from the rain we received, it has been very hot and dry, allowing corn to dry down and be harvested early in many areas. Even though it may be tempting, it… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Soybeans The dry conditions combined with high soybean cyst nematode (SCN) egg counts could mean we will see more stunting from SCN this season. Be on the lookout for stunting in irregular areas. The… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Barley The most prevalent diseases that can still be seen in areas where the barley has not returned yet are the spot blotch form of net blotch and powdery mildew. After checking the barley… Continue Reading
Bob Mulrooney, Extension Plant Pathologist; bobmul@udel.edu Wheat is rapidly turning but scab is widespread in the state. We did not dodge the bullet unfortunately. Levels of scab really vary depending on the flowering time of the wheat and whether it… Continue Reading
