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Tomato Spotted Wilt

Spotted Wilt Question Peanut Notes No. 203 2026

Question:I just wonder if any studies have been done on the efficacy between Phorate/Thimet versus AgLogic?Jordan:Yes. Generally, AgLogic (new Temik product that contains aldicarb), is slightly more…

Close up of southern stem rot in peanuts at soil line

Southern Stem Rot Question Peanut Notes No. 202 2026

Question:Is this southern stem rot? (the posted image is from a different field but reflects the image sent)Jordan:Yes, this is southern stem rot.Follow Up:That’s what I thought but just wanted make…

Southern stem rot in peanuts

Southern Stem Rot Peanut Notes No. 201 2026

Southern stem rot is beginning to show up in fields across some areas of the state. A fungicide spray with components effective against southern stem rot and leaf spot is needed from mid-July through…

Low area where water stood

Yellow Peanuts in Low Areas of Fields Peanut Notes No. 200 2026

Some fields that experienced excessive rain will likely have low spots with yellow peanuts that may be stunted. In my experience, there is no need to chase the areas with a nitrogen application.…

Sicklepod in peanuts

Images of Peanuts from Around NC Late July and Early AugustPeanut Notes No. 199 2026

The following link includes images of peanuts from around North Carolina in late July and early August.

Leaf spot disease

Discussion of Spots on Leaves Peanut Notes No. 197 2026

Question:Good morning. Here’s my annual late leaf spot text. Hope you’re doing well. Jordan:Hope you are as well. My impression is that this is chemical burn. We will begin seeing leaf spot but this…

Chemical burn in peanuts

Spots on Leaves Peanut Notes No. 196 2026

Question: Is this chemical or leaf spot?Jordan:Leaf spot we spray for would show up lower in the canopy. This looks like chemical burn.*This is a file image that represents the image sent by the…

Pitted and ivyleaf morinigglory

Morningglory and Palmer amaranth Control Peanut Notes No. 195 2026

Question:Would this be the recommendation to clean up escaped Palmer amaranth and morningglory?Jordan:Which morningglory. How big is the Palmer amaranth?Follow Up:Knee high.It’s either pitted or…

peanuts near cedar creek on July 30.

Hurricane Preparation Guide Peanut Notes No. 194 2026

The USDA Climate Hub guide for hurricane prep can be found on the USDA website.

Peanuts on August 4 near Winterville NC

Peanuts and Wet Weather Peanut Notes No. 193 2026

I was recently asked what are the ramifications of excessive rain on peanuts this time of year? The context was 15 inches of rain over a two-week period of time in late July and early August. Peanuts…