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Peanut Harvest Clinic
| Name | Joe Varn | | Situation | Peanut acreage in Barnwell County has increased since the peanut quota system has been terminated. A peanut crop is expensive to produce and there are many different aspects of production that must be considered. These include weed management, disease management, insect management, and
harvesting the crop at the proper time. If the crop is not harvested at the correct time, losses will occur in the form of grade and yield. Since peanut contracts are based on grade and yield, it is important that peanuts be harvested correctly and in a timely manner. | | Response | Weather, vine health, number of acres, and peg strength are major factors to consider determining when to dig peanuts. A peanut harvest clinic was held in Barnwell County in September 2006. Peanut producers brought vines with peanuts attached and vines were evaluated for overall health. Then peanuts were removed and blasted with a pressure washer to reveal color to
determine maturity. The Extension Peanut Specialist, Dr. Chapin and my self, county Extension agent, were present to answer questions and make recommendations. | | Impact | The growers indicated that this training was very useful. Weather conditions had peanut crops in varying stages of development. This made the decision on when to dig difficult. The final impact will be seen when peanut grades, yields and checks are returned to the producer. |
Last update7/3/2007
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