APRES Meeting Peanut Notes No. 129 2019
We recently had our annual American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting. A lot of good information is exchanged …
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Nutrient Deficiencies Based on Tissue Analysis Peanut Notes No. 128 2019
I have received several questions about what to do if tissue analysis is low for certain elements, in particular …
Inoculant Failure Peanut Notes No. 127 2019
I was recently asked how to handle N deficiency in new ground. The problem occurred when the inoculant was …
Weed Control Peanut Notes No. 126 2019
Question: Finally getting some rain in areas in Duplin and Sampson counties. Farmer has made his Gramoxone/Basagran/Zidua application last week. …
Sequential Sprays Peanut Notes No. 125 2019
When logistically possible sequential sprays often result in performance that is more effective. When controlling grass weeds, apply herbicides …
Manganese and Boron Compatibility Peanut Notes No. 124 2019
Use caution when mixing manganese with other products, especially if mixing more than two components. Make sure dry materials …
Managing a Variable Crop (Collins & Edmisten)
The 2019 crop is probably the most variable crop statewide that we’ve seen in quite some time. Many areas …
Start Scouting for Bollworm
As we have seen in previous years from monitoring corn, Bt resistance is on the rise. They also are …
Hemp, Marijuana Fight May Doom NC Farm Act
By Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s annual Farm Act is on the rocks at the legislature …
Stink Bug Management in Cotton
Folks have been noting a fair bit of stink bugs in cotton and earlier than normal this year. Below …
Apply First Fungicide at R3 Stage Peanut Notes No. 123 2019
Apply the first fungicide at the peanut growth stage R3. Unless planted into June, many fields are now at …
Tank Mixture Comments Peanut Notes No. 122 2019
A common mixture during this time of the season is 2,4-DB and fungicides. While at times we have seen …
Gypsum and Excessive Rain Peanut Notes No. 121 2019
While many areas of the state have continued to be dry other areas of the state have received excessive …
What Does Certified Seed or Clones Mean?
We often see claims that hemp seeds or clones are “certified” by seed and clone providers. What do they …
Peanut Growth and Development Near Whiteville NC Peanut Notes No. 120 2019
The following images were recorded July 2 in a field of peanuts planted at Whiteville on May 1, 2019. Peanut …
Manganese Deficiency in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 119 2019
Images of manganese deficiency in peanut can be observed at the following link. Manganese Deficiency in …
Grass Control With Cadre / Impose and Clethodim-Containing Products Peanut Notes No. 119 2019
Cadre/Impose and clethodim-containing products control annual grasses. Cadre/Impose will not control bermudagrass (wiregrass) but clethodim products do control this …
Spider Mites and Rootworms Peanut Notes No. 118 2019
The following summary is based on discussions with Rick Brandenburg and Barbara Shew. Late planted peanuts are at greater risk …
Apogee and Kudos Application Timing Peanut Notes No. 117 2019
Apogee and Kudos are available to manage excessive vine growth. The attached information shows when these products should be …
Agronomist Explains the Basics of Soil pH and Lime
Guest column by Jagathi Kamalakanthan, NCDA&CS soil lab agronomist RALEIGH — Soils in our humid southern climate are naturally …
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