Uncategorized
-
Cotton: Cotton Jassid has jumped on us hard. This is a relatively new pest, and we are currently working on control measures. Until we obtain more reliable data, the best options we have currently are Orthene (1/2 lb) or Bidrin (6 oz). Those have had the best mortality on jassids so far; I’ve had better…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Cotton: These warm, wet leaves from this lovely weather are exacerbating areloate mildew. Priaxor and Miravis Top are our best options for areloate. It’s boll rot time too. Unfortunately, there isn’t much we can do about that. I’m seeing more and more jassids in fields. Let me know if you have some or think you might,…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Corn: With corn harvest underway. Please don’t forget that it is a great idea to think about managing weeds such as Palmer amaranth and Benghal dayflower at this time of year. Remember that Palmer amaranth seed is viable within 2 weeks after pollen shed, and Benghal dayflower can go from seed to seed in about…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Peanuts: Late July and early August are generally prime time for foliage-feeding caterpillars in Georgia peanut fields. Caterpillar pressure has been relatively light so far in 2025. However, these hot, dry conditions favor the development of spider mites. Additionally, the application of broad-spectrum insecticides like pyrethroids and acephate can exacerbate mite infestations. If you observe…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Peanut: White mold weather is all over us, but so far, no jailbreaks (at least that I’ve heard about) in our crop. There are a few hits of white mold here and there, but fungicide programs have largely kept it under control. We can’t eliminate it, but our programs have limited the hits. Better to…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
I have had a few calls regarding growth regulators (Kudos or Apogee). In many early-planted peanut fields, we’re seeing row closure much earlier than expected—some even within 55 days, particularly on sandy soils with good moisture. This has led growers to ask whether they should go ahead and apply or wait until the typical 65…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
Happy Independence Day. Make sure you’re careful with fireworks tonight. Peanuts: Lessers have been more abundant over the past week. Continue scouting fields for Lessers even in areas that have received rain. As fields begin to lap the row middles, the risk for LCB reaching threshold levels is diminished. Later planting, skippy stands, sandy soil,…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
It got a little stormy Wednesday night—some wind and hail in spots around. Still feels like August outside. This will mostly be the water update. Peanuts: Stay on top of white mold programs; our current weather situation can cause it to grow rapidly. It’s important to remember that a crop’s water requirement includes both irrigation…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
It feels like August outside. I’ve been catching up from being at 4-H camp last week, and I’m still working on getting around to everyone. For the most part, all the fields I’ve been in have looked pretty good. Peanuts: Hot days + warm nights + high humidity = white mold. With these showers that…
Posted in: Uncategorized -
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,…
Posted in: Uncategorized