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Timing, method and return on investment are some of the questions producers have on replanting. The standard recommendation for a good peanut stand is to plant six seed per foot of row to achieve four plants per row-foot. Poor seed...

Watch for these fungal problems as the season progresses. ⋅ BY AMANDA HUBER ⋅ Like insect problems, the primary diseases that will appear in peanut fields this season will depend on weather conditions. Although leaf spot can be found in nearly...

The first leaf spot fungicide application depends on several factors.  ⋅ BY DAN ANCO ⋅ CLEMSON EXTENSION PEANUT SPECIALIST A question that comes up often during production meetings in South Carolina is when should a farmer consider starting a fungicide spray at 30...

Layer On The Residuals For Effective Season-Long Weed Management  ⋅ BY AMANDA HUBER & PRATAP DEVKOTA, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA EXTENSION WEED SPECIALIST ⋅ Editor’s Note: The 2023 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course at the Jackson County Extension office in Marianna, Florida,...

Research and past missteps highlight cues for before, during and just after planting.  ⋅ BY AMANDA HUBER ⋅ What may seem like simple, even elementary, reminders at the start of the season may be born out of real-life mistakes or years...

Extension specialists offer guidance on Brake herbicide in peanut. Brake herbicide received approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for use in peanut in 2023. Each state agriculture department must also approve the label. University of Georgia Extension weed specialist Eric...

Follow this 14-point checklist to evaluate planter components and make adjustments to achieve optimal planter performance. Planting represents a critical field operation in row crop production. Correct planter setup and maintenance can reduce downtime in the field while ensuring optimum...

Spray drones, the science of sustainability and the digital agriculture market are some of the hot topics in precision agriculture.  ⋅ BY AMANDA HUBER ⋅ You open an app and snap a picture of a weed. The app helps you identify...

Based on Florida research trials, these three tips can help producers effectively manage disease and nematodes.  As we head into the 2023 peanut season, many farmers are thinking about how to cut production costs while avoiding any negative effects on yield....

This peanut, cotton and corn producer, plus cattle operator, uses precision ag techniques to increase efficiency in the field.    Bart Davis doesn’t seek out accolades or praise, but through an impressive dedication to his farm and the industry, honor found...

After two years of declines, peanut acreage is likely to increase in 2023 because of a lack of competing crops. ⋅ BY AMANDA HUBER ⋅ Given the topsy-turvy nature of the general economy, the predictability of row-crop markets is almost a...

Knowing the relationship between the insect and disease is a start to controlling both. ⋅BY AMANDA HUBER ⋅ Since Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus has been a problem in fields, it has always fluctuated in severity, says University of Georgia research plant...

New guidelines help Florida peanut and cotton producers obtain a permit to use AgLogic 15GG.  P esticide application is one of the primary ways to treat plant-parasitic nematodes and insects, and AgLogic 15GG is one of the available options for use in...

The best variety choice is one that will achieve a rapid, uniform stand and provide good yield and grade over a wide range of growing conditions. Most varieties now offer some level of resistance to multiple diseases. Field history, irrigation,...

N ational Peanut Board President and CEO Bob Parker has informed the Board that after 10 years, he plans to retire at the end of 2023. “The last 10 years as President and CEO of NPB have been the highlight of...