Posts Tagged ‘Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse’
Concerns Regarding Severe Drought Situation in Delaware
The drought conditions have had a major impact on the corn and soybean crops in Delaware, with soybean yields running well below normal for full season beans. For double crop beans after wheat and barley, those yields if not irrigated are going to be extremely low. Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse tells the Talk…
Read MoreDel. Farmland Preservation Program Makes Significant Strides in Inland Bays Watershed
Avian Influenza Detected In Del. Chicken Flock – What Farmers, Growers Should Know
A case of avian influenza has been confirmed in a Delaware poultry farm, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Agriculture officials said Wednesday that the farm was showing increased mortality of birds over the past few days and a test confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza. “We have taken immediate action…
Read More“A Tree For Every Delawarean” Initiative Takes Root
A tree for every Delawarean… In an effort to plant more trees and mitigate the impact of carbon emissions in The First State, the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture will coordinate a new website where residents can find information about selecting, planting and caring for trees. Also, Delawareans, non-profits and municipalities will…
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