Wheat Quality for Commercial Entries 2018-19
Falling number is a relative measure of the enzymatic activity in a living wheat seed following harvest, specifically alpha-amylase …
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Pod Maturity Survey for 2019 Peanut Notes No. 171 2019
We hope to get more information on pod maturity this fall using the survey sheet that is attached. Pod Blasting …
Question About Zinc Toxocity in Peanut Peanut Notes No. 170 2019
Question: Any idea how many acres in NC are impacted or restricted from growing peanuts due to high zinc levels? Jordan …
Dual Magnum and Zidua Comparison Peanut Notes No. 169 2019
The following information was presented at the Peanut Plot Tour at Virginia Tech’s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center …
Prohexadione Calcium Summary Peanut Notes No. 168 2019
The following information was presented at the Peanut Plot Tour at Virginia Tech’s Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center …
Fungicide Selection Peanut Notes No. 167 2019
Question to Dr. Shew: Is the attached fungicide material still effective for leafspot or white mold? [Propi-Star® EC] Answer: This is propiconazole, …
Report on Value of National Peanut Board Peanut Notes No. 166 2019
The following summary was provided by Cathy Johnson cmjohnson@nationalpeanutboard.org ROI Study: Every Dollar Invested in National Peanut Board Returns $9.74 In Fiscal Year 2019, the National Peanut Board (NPB) …
Late-Season Applications of 2,4-DB Peanut Notes No. 165 2019
The pre-harvest interval for 2,4-DB is 45 days. The major value for 2,4-DB is control of cocklebur and entireleaf/tall …
Crop Report August 15 Peanut Notes No. 164 2019
The most recent crop report for the region is found below: V-C-Region-Crop-Report-August 15 …
Management Considerations for the Remainder of the 2019 Season (Collins & Edmisten)
Statewide, the 2019 crop continues to be the most variable crop that we’ve seen in quite some time, primarily …
WSSA Statement on Glyphosate Peanut Notes No. 163 2019
The attached is a recent statement by the Weed Science Society of America concerning glyphosate as a possible carcinogen. WSSA’s …
Update From Dan Anco in SC Peanut Notes No. 162 2019
James Thomas has found lots of velvetbean caterpillar moths in Estill, Govan, and Ehrhardt. Larvae size is variable from …
Caterpillars in Peanuts Rick Brandenburg Peanut Notes No. 161 2019
Caterpillars in peanuts Rick Brandenburg Extension Entomology Specialist This is the time of year when we see caterpillars or “worms” in peanuts. …
Field Day Program Whiteville Peanut Notes No. 160 2019
Field day program for Southeastern North Carolina Peanut Field Day. Peanut Field Day Program Whiteville …
Field Day Program Lewiston-Woodville Peanut Notes No. 159
Field day program for 2019 North Carolina Peanut Field Day. Peanut Field Day Program Lewiston …
APS Presentation by Dan Anco Peanut Notes No. 158 2019
Presentation by Dr. Dan Anco at a recent meeting. 2019 APS – Anco et al Presentation Disease …
V-C Peanut News Dan Anco Peanut Notes No. 157 2019
Article provided by Dr Dan Anco at Clemson University. VC News Fall 2019 – …
Stem Rot, Sclerotinia Blight and Imposters Peanut Notes No. 156 2019
Barbara has provided an excellent summary of some disease issues you might be experiencing. Stem Rot, Sclerotinia Blight and …
Lektivar Formulation of Fluazinam Available Peanut Notes No. 155 2019
A new formulation of fluazinam is now available for peanuts (see link). However, this product has not undergone testing …
V-C News Barbara Shew Peanut Notes No. 154 2019
A Different Kind of Season (So Far) Barbara Shew NC State University After a couple of growing seasons with mild wet weather, …
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