Peanuts
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As we move into June, peanut growers should be checking fields for insects. In general, thrips pressure should be less at this time. Following is an update from Dr. Mark Abney about the insect situation. “I got reports of tobacco budworm and lesser cornstalk borer (LCB) infestations in peanut this week. Neither of these is…
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A few things to share with growers based upon my phone calls and field observations: 1) I am getting the feeling that many peanut growers are blindly applying EPOST or “cracking” sprays of paraquat without first walking their fields. From my field plots earlier today, Figure 1 is a picture of a non-treated check (NTC)…
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Seedling disease in peanuts can be an issue, but hopefully we won’t see as much with recent rainfall. Following is information from Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension Pathologist on Aspergillus crown rot and the updated Peanut Rx application. Three main points: 1. Stand loss in peanuts continues even several days after emergence, largely as a…
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Following are some timely comments from Dr. Eric Prostko, UGA Weed Scientist. As of May 11, 28% of the Georgia peanut crop was reported as planted. Thus, peanut growers should now be evaluating the success of their PRE weed control programs and deciding on the need for early postemergence or “cracking” herbicide applications. Here are…
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This week there are many activities and happenings in Worth County Agriculture. The earlier planted crops have had moisture, but cool temperatures have plant growth and emergence slowed. Many planters are in the field this week. We are starting to get dry in many areas, so irrigation is going, and hopefully more rain soon. Corn:…
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Peanut growers will need to consider different factors with the cooler temperatures that we will be experiencing the next few days and nights. Following are some thoughts from UGA Extension Specialists, Dr. Scott Monfort and Dr. Bob Kemerait. Also, for more weather information, check out the website https://weather.uga.edu/ to get data from nearby weather stations.…
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Many growers have begun planting cotton and peanuts, and some growers are much further along. There are choices and decisions made at planting, either with seed treatments or at-plant treatments, that can affect early season protection of the crop from nematodes, diseases, and insects. One main issue for nearly all earlier planted fields of cotton…
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As corn is really up and going, and as cotton and peanut planting have been taking place recently, storms with wind and rain may have created greater risks for disease in Worth County fields. Following are some points from Dr. Bob Kemerait about recent storms (even yesterday) and things growers should be aware of. If…
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Following are some current row crop disease updates and points to consider from Dr. Bob Kemerait, UGA Extension Plant Pathologist. “Planting season is upon us and critical decisions with regards to season-long disease and nematode control must be made before the furrow is closed. For now, there are 4 critical issues, as I see them.”…
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Palmer Amaranth is starting to be seen emerging in fields. Strip-tillage peanut growers who are applying burndown herbicides (Roundup, Gramoxone, 2,4-D) now should consider including a residual herbicide with the burndown. Valor SX 51WG @ 2 oz/A or Dual Magnum 7.62EC @ 16 oz/A could be good options. Residuals included with the burndown herbicide program…