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Crop Rotation and Gypsum Peanut Notes No. 101 2024

There is no clear relationship to rate of gypsum and previous crop rotation. Regardless of fertility program, the same rate of gypsum needs to be applied to all Virginia market types. See 2024 Peanut…

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Gypsum Substitute Peanut Notes No. 74 2024

I was recently asked if a product applied at 100 or 200 pounds per acre that includes calcium (12.2%) is as effective as gypsum. Data are presented in the technical bulletin from yield trials but…

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Notes From Dan Anco Clemson Peanut Notes No. 62 2024

Information from Dan AncoAbout 30% of the state's peanuts have been planted. A few spots have been dry but most fields have a fair amount of moisture. Temperatures in the week ahead look to continue…

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Timing of Gypsum Application Peanut Notes No. 86 2023

Gypsum is applied to peanuts in the month of June and in some cases into July. There can be bottlenecks in getting product delivered and applied. Hopefully delays will be minimal. I suggest applying…

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Gypsum Analysis Peanut Notes No. 77 2023

The following links provide information on gypsum analysis and interpretation. The rates of gypsum we use on page 29 in 2023 Peanut Information are based on the percent calcium sulfate. Note that in…

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Peanut Response to Gypsum Based on Previous History of Peanuts in Field Peanut Notes No. 69 2023

Question:Do you have any land plaster rate recommendations for peanuts going into new ground?Jordan:The recommendation is the same for gypsum irrespective of whether the field is new ground or has a…

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Gypsum Question Peanut Notes No. 65 2023

Question:Noticed in 23 pnut prodn info book the recommendation for gypsoil gypsum is 1200# for va pnuts? I use product out of ADM Southport. I have been using 2000#/ac rate. Your thoughts?Jordan:We…

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Additional Gypsum After Heavy Rains Peanut Notes No. 176 2022

I was asked if we had a recommendation on when to apply more calcium after peanut fields receive heavy and prolonged rains. I do have comments in 2022 Peanut Information on making a second…

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Gypsum Applied Early Peanut Notes No. 86 2022

Question:Any downside to beginning gypsum applications early (30 DAP)? Thinking about truck issues as a reason to consider.Jordan:If big rains come it (gypsum) will likely wash off beds because…

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Gypsum Timing Peanut Notes No. 127 2021

Question:Land plaster applications have been going out, however we have some folks that are behind and may find themselves even more so due to the TS. They have mostly Bailey/Bailey II and all are…