by Josh Thompson | Sep 13, 2013
Velvetbean caterpillars (Anticarsia gemmatalis) are an occasional late season pest which can have a big effect on a peanut crop. They can defoliate a field of peanuts in a matter of few days if left unchecked, making it important to monitor for this caterpillar....
by Josh Thompson | Aug 2, 2013
Earlier this week I visited a farm in Jackson County that had considerable damage from leafhopper insects, a condition usually called hopper-burn. There several different species of leafhoppers that feed on peanut, one of the most common is the potato leafhopper...
by Josh Thompson | May 31, 2013
The weather in May has been hot and dry across the panhandle. A hot, dry May combined with late cold fronts in April has proven to be a challenge for peanut growers trying to get their crop planted. Many have had to postpone planting due to a lack of soil moisture....
by Josh Thompson | Apr 26, 2013
Dr. Nick Dufault, University of Florida Plant Pathologist, shares highlights from his “Peanut and Cotton Disease Update” presentation, made at the 2013 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course in Marianna. In this video, he provides important considerations for managing...
by Josh Thompson | Apr 5, 2013
Dr. John Beasley, UGA Extension Agronomist, shares highlights from his “Peanut Production Update” presentation made at the 2013 Panhandle Row Crop Short Course in Marianna. In this video, he reemphasizes important issues for peanut production this year....
