By WCU Editor Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu For no-till fields, a non-selective herbicide needs to be used prior to planting. If grasses are present glyphosate is a better choice than paraquat. Fields worked with a vertical tillage implement for residue management still need a non-selective herbicide. These implements are not weed control tools. […]
Continue reading...September 5, 2012 Administrator
Gray Leaf Spot Disease
By Jim Murphy Perennial ryegrass leaf blade damaged by gray leaf spot. Many are planting new turf areas or re-seeding damaged areas using perennial ryegrass. Perennial ryegrass has the advantage of a fast establishment rate; a full turf cover can develop within 4 weeks. However, you need to be aware that gray leaf spot disease… […]
Continue reading...August 30, 2012 Administrator
Horsenettle in Pasture and Hayfields
-Stephen Komar I have seen a marked increase in the number of pastures and hay fields infested with Horsenettle this season. This weed is a major concern since it can limit the marketability of hay due to the sharp prickles found on the stem and can quickly take over a field due to the large […]
Continue reading...August 24, 2012 Administrator
Reducing Weed Seed Production in Harvested Fields
By WCU Editor Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu Corn harvest has begun in some areas and the drought has resulted in large areas with stunted plants and very poor leaf development for shading weeds. Both of these situations have created conditions for late season weed growth that could result in significant weed Source: Weekly […]
Continue reading...August 15, 2012 Meredith Melendez
Farm Food Safety: Field Harvest and Field Packing Activities
Part 10 of Preparing Your Farm Food Safety Plan – Meredith Melendez and Wes Kline Part 10 of your farm food safety plan addresses field harvest and field packing activities. Your plan should document your actives and your pre-harvest assessment log. Field harvest assessment should be made the day prior to starting to harvest to […]
Continue reading...August 10, 2012 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Alert: Cucurbit Downy Mildew on Pumpkin
Alert Date: 8/10/2012 Pest: Cucurbit Downy Mildew on pumpkin Location: Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on pumpkins in Middlesex County. This is the first report on pumpkin this growing season.
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