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Saving Money at Planting Peanut Notes No. 46 2023

I had a question about plant population in 30-inch rows. I addressed this question in Peanut Notes No. 45. However, in this particular conversation, the consultant indicated that the grower was going…

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Seeding Rate in 30-Inch Row Spacing Peanut Notes No. 45 2023

The in-row seeding rate for row spacings of 30, 36, and 38 inches is the same. Establishing at least 4 plants per foot is important to optimize yield. In-furrow insecticide and inoculant need to be…

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In-Furrow Fungicide Question Peanut Notes No. 44 2023

Question:I had a grower considering using Provost Silver versus Proline in-furrow. Looked over your Peanut Science article from 2003 about tebuconazole in-furrow and talked with David Langston. Looks…

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Comments on Thrips and Nematode Control Peanut Notes No. 43 2023

I had a question about alternatives to imidacloprid (Admire Pro and generic products) for thrips control. Resistance in thrips to imidacloprid has been documented in peanuts. The NC State Extension…

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Acephate for Thrips Control in the Seed Furrow Peanut Notes No. 42 2023

With imidacloprid performing less consistently and growers not set up of in-furrow granular applications in some cases, there have been questions about using acephate (often referred to as Orthene)…

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Planting Peanuts in April Peanut Notes No. 41 2023

Some farmers are planting peanuts now. Temperatures have been warm but there have certainly been swings. Seed quality and presence of fungicide on seed impact stand establishment. My hope is that…

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Dan Anco Newsletter Peanut Notes No. 40 2023

Dan Anco provided the following information on peanut production going into the spring and summer. Dan and the group at Clemson provide a lot of good information that pertains to peanut production in…

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Jordan Presentation SSSNC Peanut Notes No. 39 2023

The following slides are from a presentation at the Soil Science Society of North Carolina annual meeting. A short abstract is also included.2023 SSSNC Meeting Jordan 12023 SSSNC Meeting Jordan…

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Impact of Tillage on Corn, Cotton and Peanut Yield Peanut Notes No. 38 2023

We have long-term rotation/tillage trials that have been in place since 1999/2000. Occasionally, I will summarize those data. This coming week I am making a presentation at the Soil Science Society…

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Replanting Decisions Peanut Notes No. 37 2023

The following is my May column for the Peanut Grower Magazine.As we move into May, we hope to have weeds under control and thrips suppressed well enough to prevent yield loss and minimize tomato…