Questions About PGRs at This Point in the Season (Collins & Edmisten)
We’ve been getting a number of questions this week regarding the need for mepiquat-based PGRs applied to cotton at …
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In-Service Peanut Agent Training Session 2021 Peanut Notes No. 173 2020
Agents, Please mark your calendars for the following events. Also, if you wish to attend either or both of these …
Peanut Field Day TAREC News Release Peanut Notes No. 172 2020
The following link provides information on the Field Day at the TAREC near Suffolk. 2020 TAREC Virtual Peanut and Pork …
Spider Mite Update Peanut Notes No. 171 2020
Update on Spider Mites Rick Brandenburg Entomology Extension Specialist Earlier we posted regarding the potential impact of the recent storm on spider …
Virtual NC Peanut Field Days Peanut Notes No. 170 2020
The 2020 Annual North Carolina Peanut Field Day and the 9th Southeastern North Carolina Peanut Field Day will be …
V-C Crop Report August 5, 2020 Peanut Notes No. 169 2020
The most recent report for the V-C Region is found at this link: V-C Crop Report August 5, 2020 …
Hurricane Recovery and Preparation: Soybean Production Guide
In collaboration with the USDA, the NC State Extension Soybean Team and Dr. David Holshouser (Soybean Extension Specialist at …
Peanut Producers Guide to Hurricane Preparation and Recovery DRAFT Peanut Notes No. 168 2020
The following is a draft copy of a guide to being prepared and recovering from a hurricane with respect …
Spider Mites After Tropical Storm Peanut Notes No. 167 2020
Spider Mite Status in Peanuts Rick Brandenburg Entomology Extension Specialist July was a very hot month and some insects such as leafhoppers …
New Farmland Owner in Guilford County Builds Relationships With Farm Neighbors
Renee Kennedy knew the beautiful farm house and 110 acres she had under contract to purchase in Pleasant Gardens, …
From the Field - Agronomy Notes: Vol. 4, Num. 8
August 1, 2020- It seems as if it’s much too early to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes, but here …
Disease Control and Hurricane Isaias Dr Shew Peanut Notes No. 166 2020
Disease control and Hurricane Isaias Leaf spot Question: A grower has a spray due in the middle of next week. …
Video: Sugarcane Aphid Control in Sorghum
Sugarcane aphids can damage our sorghum crop and our profits. Watch this quick video to learn what you can …
Digging Peanuts and Keeping Records V-C Peanut News Jordan Column Peanut Notes No. 165 2020
The following is my column for the next issue of V-C Peanut News. V-C Peanut News Jordan …
Dan Anco Comments Peanut Notes No. 164 2020
It is still uncertain what exactly will become of tropical storm Isaias’ route. If things go as predicted, we …
CHROME Field Day Early Season Weed Control Peanut Notes No. 163 2020
The following links include a discussion of weed control with contact and residual herbicides applied early in the season …
Apogee Question Peanut Notes No. 162 2020
Question: Is there harm in applying Apogee 7 days apart? Got some really growth Bailey peanuts. Just got the first …
Unsolicited Seed from China APHIS and WSSA Warning Peanut Notes No. 161 2020
See the attachment concerning unsolicited seed from China. Preventing invasive species, including plants, from entering the US is an …
Insects in the Peanut Canopy Peanut Notes No. 160 2020
Images of insects observed in the peanut canopy near Whiteville, NC on July 28, 2020. Insects in the Peanut …
Manganese Deficiency in Peanuts Peanut Notes No. 159 2020
The following are examples of manganese deficiency in peanuts. Manganese Deficiency in …
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