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Timing of Gypsum Application Peanut Notes No. 95 2024

Question:Would it be too early to start applying landplaster? The book says late June, but is bloom too early?Jordan:I prefer last 2 weeks of June when peanut plants are larger. Keeps soil and gypsum…

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Mowing and Spider Mites Peanut Notes No. 94 2024

Some areas of the state have become dry or have remained dry. Avoid mowing ditches and paths close to peanut fields if at all possible. This can keep spider mites out of the fields. Mite populations…

A microscopic image of the spores related to leaf spot disease.

Dan Anco Comments Peanut Notes No. 93 2024

LLS on VolunteersSimilar to recent years, the end of May/beginning of June has brought visible late leaf spot lesions on a limited number of peanut volunteers. Most show no signs of infection. Those…

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V-C Crop Report June 6 Peanut Notes No. 92 2024

The most recent crop report can be found at the following link:2024 3 V-C Crop Report

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Comments From Dan Anco Clemson Peanut Notes No. 91 2024

After a short stretch we are once more looking for rain. Forecast anticipates possibly mid next week we may see some.Stem rot/white mold application timingThe combination of warmer temperatures and…

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Passing of Fleet Sugg Peanut Notes No. 90 2024

Fleet Sugg, former CEO of the North Carolina Peanut Growers Association, Veteran of World War II, and strong supporter of his community and agriculture passed away just shy of his 100th birthday.…

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Planting Dates Peanut Notes No. 89 2024

While many people were able to plant peanuts in May, there are some folks that still have acres to get in. Planting in June creates risk to yield, but that risk is often dictated by weather in…

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Replanting Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 88 2024

Question:Would you replant peanut with a stand of 2 to 2.5 plants per foot at this date? Fairly uniform stand.Jordan:Yes, my rule of thumb is plant if 2 or less. Don’t plant if 3 or more. 2.5 is a…

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Controlling Volunteer Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 87 2024

Glufosinate (Liberty and other formulations) does a great job controlling volunteer peanuts in crops that are Liberty Link. Good coverage is important. Controlling volunteer peanuts is helpful in…

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Catching Up on Weeds Peanut Notes No. 86 2024

Some folks find themselves with no or very little residual herbicide in place with peanuts already up. If weeds are small, paraquat plus Basagran plus a Group 15 residual herbicide is a good option.…