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 …
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 …
Transition to PPO Inhibitors Peanut Notes No. 79 2019
Transitioning Away from Gramoxone to PPO Inhibitors We are getting close to the time to move away from Gramoxone to …
Thrips Data From Virginia Tech Peanut Notes No. 78 2019
The links below contain data from Dr. Sally Taylor’s program in southeastern Virginia. Dr. Brandenburg is doing similar work …
Spider Mites Early in the Season Peanut Notes No. 77 2019
Spider Mite Thoughts Rick Brandenburg Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology I hope everyone received some much-needed rains this weekend. Due to …
2019 Summer Extension Gardener Newsletter
Coastal, Piedmont, and Mountain Editions Available Now!! Below are some of the featured topics. Summer-flowering trees and shrubs, Dwarf crested iris, Tomatillos, …
Three Pollinator Garden Tours in June!
The month of June presents three opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Information on Fungicide Seed Treatments and Insecticide for Thrips Control Peanut Notes No. 76 2019
The following summary is from a recent article in Peanut Science. The full article can be reached at the …
Information on Thrips and Planting Dates Peanut Notes No. 74 2019
Information on thrips populations and imapcts on yield and their management can be found in the brief summary in …