“EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration”
On October 31, 2018, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is extending the registration of dicamba for two years for“over-the-top” use (application to growing plan…
Auxin Herbicide Best Management Practices 2019 Training and Agenda
To Register for 2019 Training please click on this link.
2019 Training Agenda
1. Auxin Chemistry Development Background
2. Label Requirements
3. S…
*This is an excerpt from Scouting Techniques for Soil Insect Pests of Peanuts, ANR-1364
Advantages
The germinating seed bait technique has been shown to be the most cost-effective relative sampling technique for a variety of subterranean…
Alabama Auxin Labels Resources
Click on this link to see the full label information at the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Website.
The ADAI website lists the Specimen Labels, The Alabama 24(c) Sheet and the Data Sh…
Scouting for insect pests is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) system. Scouting involves correct identification of pest species, determination of infestation levels, and reliable estimation of crop damage. Once sco…
On October 31, 2018, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is extending the registration of dicamba for two years for“over-the-top” use (application to growing plants) to control weeds in fields for cotton and soy…
There is a cliché that says you should treat job hunting like a job. Focus daily on doing the right things to position yourself for the job or career you want. Plan ahead and know places where you want to pursue employment. Don’t let a b…
An accurate and complete job application helps to increase your chances of landing the job you want in a timely manner.
The length of a job search varies from person-to-person. According to the United States Department of Labor’s Burea…
This article provides basic information about the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards as they apply to integrated pest management on organic crops. NOP standards reflect specific requirements that must be verified by a USDA-accred…
*This is an excerpt from Sucking Pests of Peanuts in Alabama, ANR-0990.
Aphids have not been an economic problem on peanuts in recent years. These soft-bodied insects are often called “plant lice” and feed by sucking the juices from…
*This is an excerpt from Sucking Pests of Peanuts in Alabama, ANR-0990.
The predominate spider mite found on Alabama peanuts is the two-spotted mite. These tiny, insect-related pests feed primarily by sucking plant juices from the under…
*This is an excerpt from Sucking Pests of Peanuts in Alabama, ANR-0990.
The three-cornered alfalfa hopper is about 1/4 inch long with a wedge-shaped body. Adults are green; nymphs are tan or green with spines along the top of the body. …
*This is an excerpt from Sucking Pests of Peanuts in Alabama, ANR-0990.
Several different leafhoppers are found in peanuts. The most common is a small, green insect about 1/8 inch long. There are larger species that are brown or even mu…
*This is an excerpt from Sucking Pests of Peanuts in Alabama, ANR-0990.
Four species of thrips have been found to occur commonly on peanuts in Alabama. Tobacco thrips, Frankliniella fusca (Hinds), is the most abundant. The adults are ti…
Kudzu is an aggressive vine familiar to most people across the southeastern United States. It is a classic example of a plant that was introduced with good intentions, but that has resulted in many bad outcomes. Landowners know all…