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Manganese Wash Off Peanut Notes No. 133 2020

Question:Spraying manganese on peanuts. What’s the rain safe time for the product to work effectively?Jordan Answer:Manganese likely needs a few hours. At the rates we apply Mn there may be limited…

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Apogee or Kudos on Virginia Market Type Varieties Peanut Notes No. 132 2020

Question:This year we have Baileys, Sullivan, and Emery peanuts. The Emery are for seed. In previous years we have been told not to use Apogee on Sullivan. What about Emery? Should I use Apogee on…

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High Rates of 2,4-DB to Promote More Pegging Peanut Notes No. 131 2020

Question:Will high rates of 2,4-DB cause peanuts to “lay down” and put on more pegs?Jordan Answer:Not that I am aware of. The “sleep” is transient and does not always happen. We have done a lot of…

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Fungicide and AMS Burn in Hot Days Peanut Notes No. 130 2020

Question:What are your thoughts on spraying fungicides in the hot part of the day? Spreading ammonia sulfate in heat of day applying 125 to 150 lbs.Jordan Answer:The key on AMS is for the leaves to…

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Recognition of Dr Shew's Contributions Peanut Notes No. 129 2020

To see our tribute to Barbara go to the July issue of Peanut Grower Magazine:Peanut Grower

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Crop Report V-C Region Peanut Notes No. 128 2020

The most recent crop report can be found at the following link:V-C Crop Report July 10 2020

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Managing Insects Peanut Notes No. 127 2020

While there may be some feeding by insects on foliage, populations need to approach 8 worms (corn earworm, tobacco budworm, fall armyworm) per foot of row to reach the economic threshold. Use caution…

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Comments From Dr Anco Clemson Peanut Notes No. 126 2020

Question came up about whether the residual on some Cobra herbicide labels is something we benefit from for palmer management. Dr. Marshall and Valent reps agree, for practical purposes Cobra does…

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Sclerotinia Blight Versus Stem Rot Peanut Notes No. 125 2020

Sclerotinia blight and stem rot (white mold) can look a lot alike, especially if they are not seen side-by-side in the field. Dr. Shew has provided images to help you distinguish between these two…

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Sclerotinia Blight Advisory Information Dr Shew Peanut Notes No. 124 2020

Contact Dr. Barbara Shew (barbara_shew@ncsu.edu) for information on Sclerotinia blight management and access to the Sclerotinia blight advisory. Information can also be found at the link…