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Subscription OptionsHail Injury Peanut Notes No. 93 2019
The attached images show recovery of peanut from hail injury. Other crops in the area were affected more severely …
2019 Field Days
Our County Extension Agents have several excellent field days planned for this summer. There will be a diversity of …
Trees & Utilities
This new North Carolina Urban Forest Council publication by NC State University’s Dr. Barb Fair is a wonderful resource …
Peanuts at Border Belt Station Peanut Notes No. 92 2019
The images below are of peanuts planted May 1 near Whiteville. While it has been dry in that part …
Southern Corn Rootworm Peanut Notes No. 91 2019
Now is the time to consider whether or not Lorsban is needed for southern corn rootworm. One way to …
Consider Saving 2,4-DB for Later in the Season Peanut Notes No. 90 2019
Consider saving 2,4-DB for later applications, generally in mixtures with fungicides. While we often apply this herbicide with most …
Applying Pesticides by Airplane in Wet Fields Peanut Notes No. 89 2019
Rain has been heavy across portions of the state and there are concerns about delays in pesticide applications and …
Herbicides and Variation in Peanut Size Peanut Notes No. 88 2019
Many fields have sporadic peanut emergence, especially those planted in mid to late-May when moisture was limiting. Plant size …
Herbcide Options for Weed Escapes Peanut Notes No. 87 2019
The combination of dry weather with limited herbicide activation and recent rains limiting field work likely will result in …
Comparison of Gramoxone Plus Basagran and Cobra Peanut Notes No. 86 2019
The following images compare weed control with Gramoxone (11 oz) plus Basagran (8 oz) plus nonionic surfactant (1 pint/100 …
Erratic Peanut Emergence Peanut Notes No. 85 2019
The following images are of erratic peanut emergence under dry conditions. Erratic Peanut …
Northern Root Knot Nematode in Peanut Peanut Notes No. 84 2019
A farmer had a question about Northern Root Knot Nematode’s impact on peanut. Here is Dr. Shew’s answer. Northern is …
Join Us on a Tour of the Gardens of Devon and Cornwall England
Including Kew Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show May 13– 22, 2020 $4,285 per person based on double occupancy + $775 single …
Insecticide Recommendations for Tarnished Plant Bug
With more cotton starting to square, ALL cotton in the state should be scouted so that we maintain acceptable …
2019 Soybean Yield Contest
The NC Soybean Yield Contest categories have changed from previous years for the 2019 Soybean Yield Contest and moving …
Seed Quality and Weather Conditions Peanut Notes No. 83
Under less than ideal conditions (excessive or limited water and temperatures) establishing an adequate plant stand can be a …
Crop Report June 6 Peanut Notes No. 82 2019
The following is a crop overview for the Virginia-Carolina region. V-C-Region Crop Report June 5, …
July Peanut Pointers Peanut Notes No. 81 2019
The following is a regular column for Peanut Grower magazine in July With early season issues addressed, in July and August and …
Mixtures of Herbicides and Acephate Peanut Notes No. 80 2019
If thrips injury is still present applying acephate is a good idea (see previous Peanut Notes). Based on our …