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Spotted lanternfly now confirmed in Sussex County
July 12, 2022
DOVER, Del. — Five years after the first confirmed spotted lanternfly was found in New Castle County in 2017, the spotted lanternfly has made its way to Sussex County, creating a statewide quarantine for this invasive pest. The spotted lanternfly is a destructive invasive planthopper that attacks many hosts, including trees, shrubs, orchards, grapes, and hops. The […]
Applications accepted for Sussex County cover crop cost share program beginning June 13
June 12, 2022
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Applications for Sussex Conservation District (SCD) cover crop cost share program will be accepted beginning Monday, June 13, through Friday, July 29. This program provides farmers with up to $75,000 in cost share assistance to offset costs associated with planting cover crops. “Our producers report a significant reduction in input costs after […]