It looks like the folks on the west side of town are catching most of these pop-up rains; we on the east side seem to be in the hole. From what I’ve seen, outside of a few early stand problems, the crops are looking good.
Peanuts: Some are starting to spray peanuts for leaf spot, which we have plenty of good options for. However, remember that if you used Velum in-furrow, you can extend the 30-day application out to 40-45 days. Some have asked about white mold control; it depends on your program. Although most growers initiate their white mold program at 60 days after planting, which is a good time to do so, growers at increased risk, such as those on short rotations or in high-risk areas, may start at 45 days after planting. Examples at 45 days would include a Teb-Chlorothalonil spray, a Priaxor spray, a Lucento spray, an Excalia (2 fl oz) + leaf spot fungicide spray, or an Elatus (7.3 fl oz) + leaf spot fungicide. This can jump-start a white mold program. These current weather conditions favor the development of white mold.
Cotton: Current plant bug populations are low, but with cotton starting to square, we need to be on the lookout for them. If we start seeing plant bugs, I like Transform; it’s good for plant bugs and aphids while not hurting our beneficial insects. Centric is a good option as well. Imidacloprid is ok. Bidrin is decent on plant bugs and fair on aphids, but it’s hard on beneficial insects; I like it better later in the season. Rhizoc is still popping up even though our soils haven’t been overly wet or cool; depending on moisture and rotation, it can jump on seedlings at any time.
Corn: Southern Corn Rust has not been found in Tift County yet, but it has been found right across the Florida line. Corn is most susceptible from the tassel to the milk stage. Just remember, single-mode-of-action products like Teb, Quadris, and Domark are good but have a two-week protective window, while mixed-mode-of-action products like Veltyma, Trivapro, Headline AMP, and several other fungicides have better efficacy and a three-week protective window. This isn’t to alarm, but to make you aware it’s around. It’s not close to us, so I wouldn’t worry about spraying until it gets closer. I’ll keep you updated as we track it.