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Pod Maturity Near Rocky Mount on September 15 Peanut Notes No. 226 2023

The following images are from peanuts sampled on September 15 near Rocky Mount. Fields were irrigated periodically during the growing season. Peanuts were planted in early May.Maturity at RM on…

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Pitt County Pod Blasting Results September 11-15 Peanut Notes No. 225 2023

The following information was provided by Mitch Smith in Pitt County.Pitt County Pod Blasting Results and Final Round of Peanut Pod Blasting Dates

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Fungicide Sprays in September Peanut Notes No. 224 2023

Question:We did a pod blasting yesterday and it looks like I’m at least 2 weeks away from digging. I’ve been watching the advisory on leaf spot and it’s somewhat confusing. Some days spray the next…

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Spider Mite Question Peanut Notes No. 223 2023

Question:Have some scattered spider mite hits. Should I spray bifenthrin?Jordan:With cooler temperatures expected and only scattered mites, I would not recommend applying anything for mites. Assume…

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Lesser Cornstalk Borer Peanut Notes No. 222 2023

Question and Comment from Jordan:Rick, Dylan and I had a question about lessers. Peanuts are 2 weeks from digging. There is some feeding damage on pods but no puncturing. Flight of moths has…

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Crop Report September 14 Peanut Notes No. 221 2023

The most recent crop report for the region can be found at this link.VC Crop Report No 10 September 11

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Reminder of 12th Southeastern North Carolina Peanut Field Day on September 12 Peanut Notes No. 220 2023

The 12th Southeastern NC Peanut Field Day will be held this coming Tuesday, September 12 at Ellis Jordan's Farm in Columbus County. Lunch is from noon until 1 pm with the program running from 1 to 3…

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Maturity of Valencia Varieties on September 7 in Hertford County Peanut Notes No. 219

The following images were recorded on September 7 for Valencia market types grown in Hertford County in 2023.Maturity of Valencia Varieties Grown in Hertford County

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Peanut Injury From Zinc at Various pH and Zinc Index Levels Peanut Notes No. 218 2023

The following images of peanuts show the impact of zinc on peanut growth at various soil pH levels.Images of Zinc Damage in 2023

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PVQE Plot Tour Martin County September 13 Peanut Notes No. 217 2023

The 2023 PVQE plot tour will begin at 11 am on Wednesday, September 13 at Taylor Slade's farm near Hamilton in Martin County. Lance Grimes will be pod blasting that morning as well. Lunch will be…