Phosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for optimum plant growth. However, the continued application of manures and fertilizers to soils has led to an accumulation of P in many Delaware soils to ...

Manure has always been a valuable input to agricultural soils in our region. The value of manure has increased significantly in the last few years as the cost of commercial fertilizers has climbed to ...

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 ...

The end-of-season corn stalk nitrate test (CSNT) is a simple, inexpensive tool that can be used to assess the nitrogen (N) status of a corn crop at the end of the growing season. Data from studies ...

Soybean is the second most widely produced crop in DE, ranking just behind corn for grain. In 2022, approximately 160,000 acres of soybeans were produced in Delaware with an average yield of 43 bu/ac.

Nutrient recommendations are based upon soil test calibration studies that relate the probability of a profitable plant response to nutrient addition to the plant nutrient concentration in the soil as ...

Unlike other nutrients, such as potassium or phosphorus, the nitrogen (N) requirement of corn cannot normally be met by N found in the soil. Consequently, most of the N needed by corn is supplied by ...

Many crop management decisions require farmers or their agronomist, crop consultant, or nutrient consultant to make an estimation of the expected yield from a given field. Farmers recognize that ...

Thanks to science, we already have a good idea of what gardens will look like in the future. Student members of the University of Delaware Philadelphia Flower Show Club turned to the laboratory for ...

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. Classes are held twice a week ...

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 ...