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Noduels on root system of peanuts

Inoculant Question Peanut Notes No. 37 2026

Question:Is it necessary to double the liquid inoculant on " virgin" peanut land? I use liquid in the furrow and a peat-based inoculant in the box. My sales rep is recommending I double the strength…

Corn earworm or Tobacco Budworm in Peanuts

Keys to Success Peanut Notes No. 30 2026

Over the coming months I am going to expand on the general list below on keys to success. If we can be timely with inputs and practices we need, we most often receive a dividend from them. These is a…

Peanut field in northeastern North Carolina in August

Zinc Question Peanut Notes No. 29 2026

Question:I have multiple new farms that have zinc levels from 178-260. Would it be a good idea to break these farms deep and lime them to 6.7-6.8 or would bringing the ph to 6.7-6.8 be sufficient? I…

Plots with various cover crop and tillsage treatments.

Summary of Tillage and Cover Crop Research Peanut Notes No. 28 2026

I started providing a short article every month or so for Peanut Grower. Here are comments on tillage and cover crop trials in NC.Tillage systems vary across the peanut belt and are often tailored to…

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…

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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…

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Jordan Presentation for 2026 Peanut Production Meetings Peanut Notes No. 16 2026

My presentation for the upcoming meetings can be found on the Extension Peanut Portal (this site) by clicking on the menu bar.Peanut Production Meeting Videos

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White Potato in Peanut Rotation Peanut Notes No. 15 2026

In a discussion at the V-C Peanut Advisory Committee this past week, the impact of white or Irish potato on peanuts was mentioned. A peanut seed producer had considerably lower yields following white…

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Clary Sage and Burrower Bug Damage Peanut Notes No. 14 2026

Jacob Forehand (Extension Specialist and PVQE Director at VT) and I were discussing burrower bug after the recent V-C Peanut Advisory Committee meeting. Damage from burrower bug was found in the…