Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), caused by the fungus Fusarium, is typically the most important disease of small grains in our region. Fusarium species that cause FHB can infect both corn and small grains.… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu It is hard to believe we are already in March. Over the winter, the UD Plant Pathology lab (find us @UDPlantPath) has been busy working on lab and greenhouse projects. In 2020, we… Continue Reading
Amy Shober, Extension Nutrient Management and Environmental Quality Specialist; ashober@udel.edu and Jarrod O. Miller, Extension Agronomist, jarrod@udel.edu Now that we are past February 15th, applications of nutrients in fertilizers and manures are now legally allowed in Delaware. But before you… Continue Reading
Alyssa Koehler, Extension Field Crops Pathologist; akoehler@udel.edu The small grains planting window is quickly approaching. Disease management can begin before seed even makes it to the field; here are a few factors to consider: Variety Variety selection is a key… Continue Reading
Victor Green, Associate Scientist; vmgreen@udel.edu Results of the 2020 Small Grains Variety Trials are posted online at: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/sustainable-production/commercial-crops/field-crop-disease/
