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Peanuts on August 4 near Winterville NC

Using Tissue Samples Peanut Notes No. 205 2026

I recently had a discussion with a county agent about using a tissue sample to correct nutrient deficiencies (or the perception that a difference in a tissue concentration of nutrients would…

Leaf spot disease

Protection from Leaf Spot Peanut Notes No. 204 2026

Question:First fungicide was timely and we used Aproach Prima. Second spray was delayed 3 weeks due to rain. Used Provost Silver Second. What should be used this time? Fontelis?Jordan:That is okay.…

Tomato Spotted Wilt

Spotted Wilt Question Peanut Notes No. 203 2026

Question:I just wonder if any studies have been done on the efficacy between Phorate/Thimet versus AgLogic?Jordan:Yes. Generally, AgLogic (new Temik product that contains aldicarb), is slightly more…

Close up of southern stem rot in peanuts at soil line

Southern Stem Rot Question Peanut Notes No. 202 2026

Question:Is this southern stem rot? (the posted image is from a different field but reflects the image sent)Jordan:Yes, this is southern stem rot.Follow Up:That’s what I thought but just wanted make…

Southern stem rot in peanuts

Southern Stem Rot Peanut Notes No. 201 2026

Southern stem rot is beginning to show up in fields across some areas of the state. A fungicide spray with components effective against southern stem rot and leaf spot is needed from mid-July through…

Low area where water stood

Yellow Peanuts in Low Areas of Fields Peanut Notes No. 200 2026

Some fields that experienced excessive rain will likely have low spots with yellow peanuts that may be stunted. In my experience, there is no need to chase the areas with a nitrogen application.…

Sicklepod in peanuts

Images of Peanuts from Around NC Late July and Early AugustPeanut Notes No. 199 2026

The following link includes images of peanuts from around North Carolina in late July and early August.

Leaf spot disease

Discussion of Spots on Leaves Peanut Notes No. 197 2026

Question:Good morning. Here’s my annual late leaf spot text. Hope you’re doing well. Jordan:Hope you are as well. My impression is that this is chemical burn. We will begin seeing leaf spot but this…

Chemical burn in peanuts

Spots on Leaves Peanut Notes No. 196 2026

Question: Is this chemical or leaf spot?Jordan:Leaf spot we spray for would show up lower in the canopy. This looks like chemical burn.*This is a file image that represents the image sent by the…

Pitted and ivyleaf morinigglory

Morningglory and Palmer amaranth Control Peanut Notes No. 195 2026

Question:Would this be the recommendation to clean up escaped Palmer amaranth and morningglory?Jordan:Which morningglory. How big is the Palmer amaranth?Follow Up:Knee high.It’s either pitted or…