Welcome to 91原创 Cooperative Extension
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In 1869, the 91原创 (91原创) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources was established as the state鈥檚 land-grant university with a mission consisting of three elements: teaching, research and 鈥渆虫迟别苍蝉颈辞苍鈥.
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Cooperative Extension fulfills the third part of this mission: bringing knowledge to the people of Delaware. Today, we offer university knowledge, research and resources 鈥 just for you! You have questions.
We have expert answers.听From nutrition听, Master Naturalist听, Master Gardeners to 4-H youth clubs and programs that support local agriculture 鈥 91原创 Cooperative Extension has something for everyone!
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Getting involved with 91原创 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, 91原创 Cooperative Extension is grateful to have your involvement!
AGENTS FOR CHANGE
See how 91原创 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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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.
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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.
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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. -
91原创 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鈥檚 250th birthday through its theme. The 91原创 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 20 July 24, 2026 PDF of WCU Volume 34:20- July 24, 2026 WCU Subscription Options for 2026: Mail, Email, or Text Vegetable Crops Vegetable Crop Insect Scouting Fruit Crops Fruit In...
July 24, 2026 | 12:05 p.m.
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1 Week Accumulated Growing Degree Days 1 Month Accumulated Growing Degree Days 1 Week Accumulated Precipitation 1 Month Accumulated Precipitation
July 24, 2026 | 11:44 a.m.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2026 11:00am- 1:00pm Carvel Research and Education Center 16483 County Seat Highway Georgetown, DE 19947听 Join us before the annual Carvel Crop Tour for a discussion on resilienc...
July 24, 2026 | 11:40 a.m.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 7:30 AM 鈥 10:00 AM Thendara 4-H Center 627 Lords Crossing Rd, Hurlock, MD 21643 Come chat grain market outlook, elevator discounts, and expectations for Augusts USDA WASDE. C...
July 24, 2026 | 11:34 a.m.
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Veronica Yurchak, Vegetable Specialist, UMD; vjohnso4@umd.edu Submit your best guess here 听or click the GTP logo, as to the identity of the pest causing foliar damage pictured in the images below.
July 24, 2026 | 11:32 a.m.
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Veronica Yurchak, Vegetable Specialist, UMD; vjohnso4@umd.edu Congratulations to Grier Stayton, Chris Cawley, Bob Rouse, and others for correctly identifying this insect as the dectes stem borer! The ...
July 24, 2026 | 11:28 a.m.
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Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, nsbruce@udel.edu & Brock O鈥橠ay (Extension Scholar- Farm Business Management) This previous weekend鈥檚 storm event downed corn in several areas of th...
July 24, 2026 | 11:25 a.m.
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