2012 Peanuts: It Is a White Mold Year
Back in the early spring, University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Bob Kemerait predicted that conditions were going to be right for white mold development in peanuts during the 2012 season....
View ArticleConditions are Prime for White Mold in Peanuts
Peanuts in Santa Rosa County receive a second fungicide application. Peanuts in Santa Rosa County got off to a dry, slow start, with many fields requiring insecticide treatments for thrips. Now that...
View ArticleWhite Mold Confirmed in Santa Rosa Peanut Trial
Tan, mustard seed sized, white mold sclerotia are visible in peanuts in Santa Rosa County There are confirmed hits of white mold in the Extension Peanut Fungicide trial here in Santa Rosa County, up...
View ArticleWhite Mold Management in Peanuts
The 2014 Panhandle peanut crop is developing at a normal pace. Soilborne disease control programs have begun, mainly targeting white mold. Some fields are also being treated for foliage feeding...
View ArticleWhite Sugarcane Aphid Spreading Across North Florida
A new aphid pest of sorghum has rapidly spread throughout north Florida this summer. Last year the white sugarcane aphid was reported causing damage in Texas, Louisiana, and in the western part of...
View ArticleIncidence of White Mold (Stem Rot) of Peanuts is Increasing – Protect Your...
Figure 1. Sclerotia produced by the white mold (stem rot) pathogen. Red arrows point to the sclerotia on the peanut tissue which vary in color from white to tan/brown. By Dr. Nicholas S. Dufault,...
View ArticleLarry & Susan White Honored as Bay County Agricultural Innovators
Larry and Susan White were recognized as Agricultural Innovators by Julie McConnell, Bay County Horticulture Extension Agent. Julie McConnell, Bay County Extension On Tuesday August 4, 2015, twelve...
View ArticleFrom Fear to Fascination: White Sharks in the Panhandle
White Shark (Carcharhinus carcharias). Credit: Florida Sea Grant Stock Photo From Fear to Fascination: White Sharks in the Florida Panhandle UF/IFAS Extension – Florida Sea Grant By Rick O’Connor...
View ArticleCurrent Risk Report for Peanut White Mold (Stem Rot) Based on Soil Temperatures
Early season fungicide sprays can be helpful, however, it is important to assess your risk. Rebecca L. Barocco and Nicholas S. Dufault As soil temperatures are increasing, it is time for peanut...
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