Peanut seed saved from last year went through a lot of hot and dry weather. This can lead to a build up of pathogens in and on the seed. Good seed treatment and in-furrow fungicide applications can and do help, but sometimes that is not enough.
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Once the peanut crop is in the ground it’s time to start considering how to manage it, and specifically how to manage irrigation. The simplest method is the UGA Checkbook in Figure 1 below.
Some of you may already have seen this get picked up by other press outlets but I thought I would pass it along. Glen Harris our UGA Soils and Fertility Specialist gives us info on why there may be a shortage and how to handle it.
This update contains tips on managing late planted cotton and soybeans. It also includes an update on peanuts and corn. This growing season has been a challenge thus far if there is anything UGA Extension can assist with give us a call.
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Many people are still planting and have not gotten to the next step yet but I wanted to put this info out there again to make sure you all had access to it when you need it. Below are the UGA Recommended herbicide programs for row crops.
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Earlier this week I had the opportunity to travel to Columbus Georgia for the GACAA State Meeting. I would like to share a few highlights with you.
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Over the last couple of years there have been many peanut farmers who have taken significant financial loss from Seg. 2 peanuts.
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2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day set for Wednesday, September 6th. See the agenda for details and registration information.
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Check Out the Tifton Campus Conference Center for Upcoming Agriculture Meetings !!
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