leaf spot

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...

Fungicide applications at this point often involve levels of disease and projected digging date. ⋅ By Amanda Huber ⋅ Late peanut season may seem like a race to the finish. Unfortunately, it is often a race between diseases, such as leaf...

Avoid the ‘perfect storm’ situation for a leaf spot control failure.  ⋅ By Amanda Huber ⋅ Anticipating what might happen with disease pressure in your fields and providing research-based strategies to mitigate that yield destroyer are what plant pathologists do, says...

If root-knot nematode is the nemesis in your field, try resistance.  · By Amanda Huber · Research pathologists are often eager to share what they have learned in trials. Sometimes it is difficult to see the differences, which only come to...

With the crop moving beyond seedling stage, it is time to think about common fungal pathogens. Preseason decisions, such as varietal selection and in-furrow applications, have been made, and peanuts are in the ground starting to grow. Decisions for management...

Aggressive protection is needed as defoliation happens quickly. • By Amanda Huber • Have you ever watched an advanced level track event, such as the Olympic 100-meter dash? The athletes spend a lot of time warming up on the track, stretching,...

.textbox {padding:2px 6px 4px 6px; color: #000000; background-color: #fff7e6; border: #4d3400 2px solid} Foliar disease has shifted from early to late leaf spot, and fungicide shortages will mean a change in management plans.  • By Amanda Huber  • Climate conditions, coupled with continued...