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peanut seedling with roots exposed

Dan Anco Clemson Comments Peanut Notes No. 82 2026

Planting steadily continues across the state. At the beginning of the week, approximately 40% of SC peanut acres have been planted. Limited moisture has slowed early season growth in dryland fields.…

row peanuts near Rocky Mount

Volunteer Pumpkins in Peanut Peanut Notes No. 81 2026

Question:I have 15 acres planted behind last year's pumpkin patch. Heavy volunteer pumpkins. What is best to control them?Jordan:Assume they are small, I would think paraquat would control them with…

Peanut plant near Rocky Mount

Peanuts Planted but K was not Applied Peanut Notes No. 80 2026

Question:Peanuts are coming up and we did not apply K. K Index is a 50. Should I apply now?Jordan:K index of 50 calls for 30 pounds potash. That is getting close to maintenance. I don’t think a lot…

Several weed species that have emerged in beds prior to planting

Controlling Emerged Weeds Prior to Planting Peanut Notes No. 69 2026

Field conditions have changed dramatically since posts a few weeks ago about dry soil and suggestions on planting and weed management. At this point, we may have fields with emerged weeds growing in…

Table showing gypsum rates based on product used.

Gypsum Rates Peanut Notes No. 68 2026

Our recommendations on gypsum (land plaster) rates are found in the image with more detail in 2026 Peanut Information. In several posts earlier in the year, I discussed possible rates lower than…

peanut pods after digging

Question About USG 500 Peanut Notes No. 67 2026

Question:How does usg 500 compare to what folks are getting out of Southport?Jordan:Here are the rates I’ve recommended with the various products (see 2026 Peanut Information).Follow Up:Ok, have you…

Puncturing of a pod caused by southern corn rootworm.

Vertento Receives Label for In-Furrow Application in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 66 2026

Vertento is now labeled for in-furrow use in North Carolina peanuts to manage southern corn rootworm. Please refer to the Special Local Needs Label (24C) for application details and labeled rate.Data…

Palmer amaranth and common ragweed in a peanut field.

Brake Versus Valor in Context Peanut Notes No. 26 2026

At production meetings this year and last year, I have commented on the comparison of Brake versus Valor SX. Both herbicides need a Group 15 herbicide as a partner. My comments are based on…

Peanuts after harvest in a trailor ready for drying.

Financial Returns at $450 Per Ton Peanut Notes No. 25 2026

Contract prices quoted during the last week or so in the Virginia-Carolina region are $425 and $475/ton. The following table provides net returns with a range of yields and total costs of production…

peanut beside notebook icon

Slides and Videos NC State Peanut Production Course Peanut Notes No. 17 2026

Videos and slides associated with the Southern Row Crops Course at NC State are located on the Extension Peanut Portal (this site) by clicking on the menu bar. This gives a broad overview of peanut…