Peanut Maturity Board for Malawi Peanut Notes No. 138 2019
The pressure washer system for determining peanut maturity works well in NC and surrounding states. In some countries, electricity …
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Fatty Acid Profile of Kernels From Pods With Different Pod Mesocarp Colors Peanut Notes Mo. 137 2019
The relative difference between expression of the high oleic trait based on kernel development is presented in the attached …
Peanut Flavor Profile Following Different Pest Management Practices Peanut Notes No. 136 2019
Flavor profiles of peanuts following various levels of pest management are presented in this poster and abstract. Amanda Kaufman APRES …
Interventions to Reduce Aflatoxin in Rural Villages in Ghana Peanut Notes No. 135 2019
Aflatoxin is a major human health issue in villages in Ghana. This poster provides information on the economic value …
Peanut Risk Tool Update for North Carolina Peanut Notes No. 134 2019
The risk tool developed in North Carolina and surrounding states over a decade ago has been revised. This poster …
Important Changes to Insecticide Recommendations for Corn Earworm and When to Treat
We have a number of effective insecticides for corn earworm in North Carolina soybeans. One of these is the …
Economics of Double Cropping Peanut With Wheat in NC Peanut Notes No. 133 2019
The following is a summary of Drew Hare’s double cropping research in North Carolina. Drew Hare APRES 2019 Double Crop HareA-Double …
Value of International Activities to NC Peanut Notes No. 132 2019
David Jordan presented the following information on how involvement in projects through USAID in resource-poor countries brings value to …
Extension Agent Training in North Carolina Peanut Notes No. 131 2019
Jarette Hurry presented the following information at the APRES meeting outlining in-service training opportunities. Jarette Hurry APRES 2019 HurryJ-Agent Training …
Tillage Practices in the V-C Region Peanut Notes No. 130 2019
Billy Barrow, CED Bertie County, presented the following overview of tillage practices in NC, SC, and Virginia. Billy Barrow APRES …
APRES Meeting Peanut Notes No. 129 2019
We recently had our annual American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting. A lot of good information is exchanged …
Nutrient Deficiencies Based on Tissue Analysis Peanut Notes No. 128 2019
I have received several questions about what to do if tissue analysis is low for certain elements, in particular …
Inoculant Failure Peanut Notes No. 127 2019
I was recently asked how to handle N deficiency in new ground. The problem occurred when the inoculant was …
Weed Control Peanut Notes No. 126 2019
Question: Finally getting some rain in areas in Duplin and Sampson counties. Farmer has made his Gramoxone/Basagran/Zidua application last week. …
Sequential Sprays Peanut Notes No. 125 2019
When logistically possible sequential sprays often result in performance that is more effective. When controlling grass weeds, apply herbicides …
Manganese and Boron Compatibility Peanut Notes No. 124 2019
Use caution when mixing manganese with other products, especially if mixing more than two components. Make sure dry materials …
Hemp, Marijuana Fight May Doom NC Farm Act
By Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s annual Farm Act is on the rocks at the legislature …
Apply First Fungicide at R3 Stage Peanut Notes No. 123 2019
Apply the first fungicide at the peanut growth stage R3. Unless planted into June, many fields are now at …
Tank Mixture Comments Peanut Notes No. 122 2019
A common mixture during this time of the season is 2,4-DB and fungicides. While at times we have seen …
Gypsum and Excessive Rain Peanut Notes No. 121 2019
While many areas of the state have continued to be dry other areas of the state have received excessive …
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- 2018 Johnston/Wilson Cotton Meeting and Field Day Agenda
- Bee List - Johnston County
- Monitor Moisture During Cotton Harvest
- The 3rd Quarter Johnston County Grower Newsletter for 2018
- The History of Cotton
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