Peanut
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The two insects to be looking for in peanut fields in May are thrips and tobacco budworm. Adult thrips were present on seedling peanuts in UGA research plots within 24 hours of emergence from the soil on 2 May. Plots with no insecticide treatment had high numbers of adult thrips on 7 May (13 days…
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I hope everyone had a good Easter. We had all the family over at our house this year. Food was good, the company was good and little Della got her first Easter basket so it was a good day. This week turned out pretty nice, cotton and peanuts are going in, the corn I’ve seen…
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Volunteer peanuts emerge from seeds that have been left over and made it through the winter. They can be super tough to deal with. Dr. Prostko gives some tips on how to manage volunteer peanuts. Roundup Ready Corn: Split applications of glyphosate at least 10 days apart. Glyphosate can be applied over-the-top of field corn…
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The UGA Peanut Team puts together the peanut production guide so growers are up-to-date on the latest information regarding planting, harvesting, diseases and more. In the Peanut Production Guide you will find helpful information on Cultivar Selection, Planting Tips, Fertility, Weed Control, Irrigation Management, Disease Control, and the 2019 Peanut Rx. 2019 UGA Peanut Guide
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The pastures are beginning to green up, melons and produce are taking hold, corn is up and looks like we will be planting cotton and peanuts soon. Just a heads up, I drive a black Chevrolet pickup with BEEF tag and Scott Utley is in a white F-150. If you see one of those vehicles…
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Valor injury is a topic that comes up every year. We use Valor extensively because it is a great product. It helps keep the ground clean while the peanuts grow and start to cover but that usually comes with a little injury. Here are some tips to help minimize Valor injury in your peanuts. Planting…