April 2020

• Frequently Asked Questions about Peanut Seed Quality

  April 29, 2020

  The following is from UGA Extension Plant Pathologist, Dr. Bob Kemerait:  Why are we so worried about seed and seedling diseases on peanut this year?  Answer: Seed quality and seedling diseases are ALWAYS a concern; however they are, perhaps, a more urgent problem this year because A) conditions at harvest and during storage in 2019-2020 […]

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• Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments for Upland Cotton

  April 22, 2020

  With cotton prices as low as they are, it has triggered LDP payments for upland cotton. The Adjusted World Price (AWP) is updated every Thursday, but as of April 16, it was 44.78. The LDP is the difference in the AWP and the base loan rate of 52 cents. Therefore, the current LDP rate is […]

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• Potential Peanut Seed Quality issues in 2020 – What can I do to reduce the risk of having stand issues

  April 22, 2020

  Here is some information from UGA peanut agronomist, Dr. Scott Monfort: Seed Options Growers should ask what the Germination % is on every lot they purchase. If you purchase seed, it should be 75% germination or above. You could send sample to get germination % from Department of Agriculture if you have time before planting […]

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