Tordpedograss (Panicum reopens) is one of the most concerning weeds in Florida, and has become a significant weed problem in the Panhandle. This weed’s favorite habitat is in or near ponds and ditches, but will spread across lawns, turf...
Velvetbean caterpillars (VBC) have arrived in large numbers in some Georgia peanut fields over the past couple weeks. Peanuts that are 70 to 90 days after planting are likely to be at greatest risk for yield loss from defoliation;...
Dialing in both the ground and conveyor speed will help minimize lost pods.
• By Amanda Huber •
As many Extension specialists and agents will tell you, more revenue can be made or lost during digging than any other aspect of peanut...
Irrigator Pro, now available as a mobile-device app, helps farmers enhance water conservation and on-farm efficiency.
Is water the new gold? When you consider that about 1 percent of the Earth’s water supply is available for human use, coupled with...
Weather patterns are part of what dictates the possible pathogens to look for.
Early hot, dry weather created conditions that favored both Aspergillus crown rot and lesser cornstalk borers says Clemson Extension peanut specialist Dan Anco.
Unfortunately, on the Aspergillus crown...
Scouting is the best way to find problems before it is too late.
• By Amanda Huber •
Rainfall or irrigation is needed in peanut production for many reasons, including activation of pest products. With the lack of moisture in the early...
A jump in peanut acreage is expected thanks to this new infrastructure.
Arkansas may soon see its biggest year in peanut production since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began tracking the crop in the state in 2015 as growers respond...
Keep the crop clean through the first weeks to maintain peanut yield.
Weed management is truly a year-round process. It may begin in planning before the crop is planted, but it really never ends.
The harvesting of the crop may only...
How to recognize and manage this microscopic predator.
By Zane Grabau, University of Florida, Extension Nematologist and Assistant Professor
Most agriculture professionals recognize that plant-parasitic nematodes can drag down peanut yield. In the Southeast, peanut nematodes are often assumed to be...
Every now and then, this weed emerges to remind producers it can be quite a formidable foe.
Tropical spiderwort, also called Benghal dayflower, is a weed that came on the row-crop production scene in the early 1990s and continues to...
1. Field Selection / Rotation: Peanuts require well-drained land and do best on soils with a sandy surface. Avoid fields with recent soybean history as best you can and eliminate from future rotation. Sustainable production requires a minimum of...
Some areas are right on schedule, but other producers face uncertainty and challenges.
For the most part, planting is on schedule for many producers aided by warm temperatures and adequate moisture. For others, particularly those still reeling from the devastation...
Research specific to organic production in the West Texas region is needed.
• By Amanda Huber,
Editor •
As organic food and fiber products continue to garner a growing part of the overall consumer market, those manufacturers looking to find trusted sources of quality...
EPA mandated changes will go into effect when new paraquat labels enter the market.
• By Amanda Huber,
Editor •
Paraquat is a widely used, restricted-use pesticide in the United States. In peanuts, paraquat is often an important part in achieving successful yields...
As planting season begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers to follow the basic steps for stewardship of treated seed.
“Seed treatments provide farmers with an effective and economical way to protect their crops against...
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