Welcome to UD Cooperative Extension
In 1869, the University of Delaware (UD) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources was established as the state’s land-grant university with a mission consisting of three elements: teaching, research and “extension”.
Cooperative Extension fulfills the third part of this mission: bringing knowledge to the people of Delaware. Today, we offer university knowledge, research and resources — just for you! You have questions.
We have expert answers. From nutrition , Master Naturalist , Master Gardeners to 4-H youth clubs and programs that support local agriculture — UD Cooperative Extension has something for everyone!
Make a Difference
Getting involved with UD Cooperative Extension is an excellent way to support and improve your Delaware community. Whether you're volunteering as a 4-H Adult Leader or donating to supporting an Extension Scholar, your local Master Gardener program, UD Cooperative Extension is grateful to have your involvement!
AGENTS FOR CHANGE
See how University of Delaware agents and specialists are making a tangible impact throughout the First State and beyond. View the latest impact statements in both text and infographic formats.
Recent stories
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The White House pushes healthy eating. It cut a landmark nutrition education program
July 27, 2026 | Written By: Joe HernandezThe decision to end SNAP-Ed at a time of rising food prices and the Trump administration's push for healthy eating has mystified nutrition advocates and public health experts alike. -
Country Life: What NZ can learn from a US farmer who coped with H5N1
July 27, 2026 | Written By: Sally Round RNZ Journalist and Gianina SchwaneckeDisbelief and a sense of failure swirled through Georgie Cartanza's mind as she found more and more dead birds at her broiler chicken farm on the eastern coast of the United States last year. -
Kim Silva provides prevention education and promotes mental health awareness to Delawareans
July 22, 2026 | Written by AJ RubinettiKim Silva serves as an extension agent in prevention education. -
UD at the fair
July 20, 2026 | Article by Katie Peikes Photos by Jackie CzachorowskiThe Delaware State Fair is back! The First State tradition is now in its 107th year and this year will celebrate America’s 250th birthday through its theme. The University of Delaware always has a strong presence at the state fair, which this year runs July 23-Aug. 1.
Weekly Crop Update
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WCU Volume 34, Issue 21 July 31, 2026
WCU Volume 34, Issue 21- July 31, 2026 PDF of WCU Volume 34:21- July 31, 2026 WCU Subscription Options for 2026: Mail, Email, or Text Vegetable Crops Vegetable Crop Insect Scouting Agronomic Crops Agr...
July 31, 2026 | 11:07 a.m.
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Weather Summary- July 31, 2026
1 Week Accumulated Growing Degree Days 1 Month Accumulated Growing Degree Days 1 Week Accumulated Precipitation 1 Month Accumulated Precipitation
July 31, 2026 | 11:04 a.m.
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2026 Fall Category 03 Pesticide Pre-Exam Training
Multiple Dates 9:00AM- 3:00PM University of Delaware Kent County Extension Office: Paradee Center 69 Transportation Cir, Dover, DE 19901 The Delaware Department of Agriculture in conjunction with Univ...
July 31, 2026 | 10:59 a.m.
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Guess The Pest! July 24th Answer: Spider Mites!
Veronica Yurchak, Vegetable Specialist, UMD; vjohnso4@umd.edu Congratulations to Joe Streett, Chris Burkhart, and others for correctly identifying this as spider mite damage in sweet corn and eggplant...
July 31, 2026 | 10:53 a.m.
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Guess The Pest! July 31st
Veronica Yurchak, Vegetable Specialist, UMD; vjohnso4@umd.edu Submit your best guess here or click the GTP logo as to the identity of the pest responsible for the damage pictured in the images below.
July 31, 2026 | 10:51 a.m.
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Farm Aid Passes Through House of Representatives
Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu & Brock O’Day (Extension Scholar- Farm Business Management) The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a budget resolutio...
July 31, 2026 | 10:48 a.m.
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Agronomic Crop Insect Scouting
David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu Spider Mites Spider mite populations are receding quickly. The focus in soybean now shifts to protecting pods from stink bugs. Our thresholds are 2...
July 31, 2026 | 10:44 a.m.
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