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Alabama Crops Report Podcast 1 min read
The Alabama Crops Report Podcast is where research meets the row. When time is tight and every minute matters, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System crops team makes decision making simpler for farmers by bringing Extension expertise straight to the tractor cab.
Producers can expect to hear a wide range of topics throughout the year. From insect scouting tips to fertilizer application recommendations and harvest updates timely issues in the field will be addressed by regional agents and specialists from all over the state. Episodes will be 10 to 15 minutes long. New episodes will drop weekly during the production season. Listeners can expect multiple episodes in a week if there are multiple important topics to discuss.
Insect Management Considerations for Alabama Peanuts in 2021
March 9, 2021 3 min read
As we turn the page on 2020 and move ahead to 2021, it’s never too early to think about insects. Although we can’t predict specific issues we will face during the growing season in March, we can think about what we may encounter and ways to mitigate loss from various pests. As we discuss some issues, keep in mind that
scouting and spraying only when necessary is the best way to maximize the return on investment and mitigate the risk of flaring secondary pests.
Snails and Slugs
Snails and slugs are a growing issue for many producers in the southeast. Although snails are not known to feed on plants like slugs, they can cause issues with contamination at harvest. Slugs and snails tend to heavily infest fields during years that are wet and in fields with high plant residue (reduced/no-till). Unfortunately, few control options exist outside of tilla