Defining High Phosphorus Soils in Delaware February 2025 | Amy L. Shober, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Delaware Introduction Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for optimum ...

Figure 2. Litter properties can vary spatially within the poultry house. When sampling manure inside the house, it is best to subsample at least three areas of the house by walking in a zig-zag ...

The University of Delaware is committed to maintaining the affordability and sustainability of its healthcare program. To help offset the cost of covering spouses who have access to other ...

Master Gardeners are able to provide information and help on a wide variety of gardening topics including: lawns, vegetable gardens, perennial gardens, shrubs and insects. The helpline is a free and ...

Nitrogen Management for Soybeans March 2025 | Written by: Amy L. Shober and Richard Taylor (retired) Introduction Soybean is the second most widely produced crop in DE, ranking just behind corn for ...

Interpreting Corn Stalk Nitrate Test Results The analytical lab will report the concentration of nitrate-N (NO3-N) in the stalk sample, usually as parts per million (ppm). It is important to note that ...

Nutrient Recommendations October 2024 (Last update 2020) | Written by: Amy L. Shober, Karen L. Gartley, Jarrod O. Miller, and Richard Taylor Nutrient recommendations are based upon soil test ...

Example Calculation of Sidedress Nitrogen Rate using the Pre-sidedress Nitrate Test A corn field has a realistic yield goal of 150 bu/ac. Results of the PSNT test for this field indicated there was 14 ...

Estimating Yield Goal for Crops February 2025 | Written by Amy L. Shober and Richard W. Taylor Many crop management decisions require farmers or their agronomist, crop consultant, or nutrient ...

The UD Flower Show Club 2025 exhibit demonstrates these stages, from cross-pollinating samples and using CRISPR in the lab to growth in the greenhouse, performance evaluation in a trial garden, and ...

Become a Master Gardener The next Delaware Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Statewide Training Program for residents living in New Castle, Kent or Sussex counties is planned for Fall 2025.

As parents and caregivers, one of the most important things we can do is help children navigate the challenges they may face when it comes to tobacco, alcohol, and drug use. Open, honest communication ...