Do's and Don'ts for Treating Soybean Insects in August and September
Do: Scout your crop. Identification is the first step so you know what you’re dealing with. The second step …
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Pod Maturity August 21 and 22 Peanut Notes No. 182 2019
The following images were recorded August 22 after pod blasting samples collected from Lewiston-Woodville, Rocky Mount, and Whiteville, NC. Maturity …
Update From Dan Anco Clemson Peanut Notes No. 181 2019
Peanuts are ranging from about 90 days to 120 days, with activities spanning everything in between. Fungicides sprays are …
Dialogue on Late-Season Mite Control Peanut Notes No. 180 2019
Jordan Question: Could you share thoughts on treating for mites if someone might dig Sept 10, 20, 30 or Oct …
Insect Control on Forage Crops
R. Brandenburg, D.D. Reisig, and T.L. Billeisen, Entomology and Plant Pathology Insects pests of pastures and forage crops are often …
Peanut Plot Tour Lewiston-Woodville September 18 Peanut Notes No. 179 2019
In-Service Agent Training Session All Agents with Peanut Responsibility Wednesday, September 18, 2019 Peanut Belt Research Station Lewiston-Woodville Plot Tour 3 – 5 p.m. Late-Season Disease …
Pod Rot in Peanut From Dr Shew Peanut Notes No. 178 2019
The attached information describes pod rot and the pathogens that cause it and management. Images are also included. Pod Rot …
Prohexadione Calcium Rates Peanut Notes No. 177 2019
The standard recommendation for Apogee and Kudos is 7.2 oz/acre at 50% row closure followed by 7.2 oz/acre 2 …
Tank Mixing and Crop Oil Concentrate Peanut Notes No. 176 2019
I was recently asked about mixing herbicides, fungicides and insecticides and Apogee for a single application. This is a …
Question on Mixing Clethodim and 2,4-DB Peanut Notes No. 175 2019
Question Do you think a 25% increase in Select would offset antagonism? Do you see crop stress issues by adding …
Salvage Treatments for Weeds in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 174 2019
I was recently asked how to control escaped grasses in peanut when clethodim no longer works. The question came …
Late-Season Fungicide Use Peanut Notes No. 173
Question from County Agent I am working on sending out a newsletter this morning with pod blasting dates and wanted …
In-Service Agent Training Session 2020 Peanut Notes No. 172 2019
2020 Winter Peanut and Cotton Agent Training January 15, 2020 – 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. N.C. Cooperative Extension, Wilson County Center 1806 SW Goldsboro …
Pod Maturity Survey for 2019 Peanut Notes No. 171 2019
We hope to get more information on pod maturity this fall using the survey sheet that is attached. Pod Blasting …
Question About Zinc Toxocity in Peanut Peanut Notes No. 170 2019
Question: Any idea how many acres in NC are impacted or restricted from growing peanuts due to high zinc levels? Jordan …
Dual Magnum and Zidua Comparison Peanut Notes No. 169 2019
The following information was presented at the Peanut Plot Tour at Virginia Tech’s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center …
Prohexadione Calcium Summary Peanut Notes No. 168 2019
The following information was presented at the Peanut Plot Tour at Virginia Tech’s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center …
Fungicide Selection Peanut Notes No. 167 2019
Question to Dr. Shew: Is the attached fungicide material still effective for leafspot or white mold? [Propi-Star® EC] Answer: This is propiconazole, …
Report on Value of National Peanut Board Peanut Notes No. 166 2019
The following summary was provided by Cathy Johnson cmjohnson@nationalpeanutboard.org ROI Study: Every Dollar Invested in National Peanut Board Returns $9.74 In Fiscal Year 2019, the National Peanut Board (NPB) …
Late-Season Applications of 2,4-DB Peanut Notes No. 165 2019
The pre-harvest interval for 2,4-DB is 45 days. The major value for 2,4-DB is control of cocklebur and entireleaf/tall …
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