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Editor’s Note A lot goes into that seed you count on

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News Briefs Farm Bill deemed more farmer friendly

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Market Watch Abundant supply despite less carry-over

10 Features

10 2019 Variety Guide Stay Connected

Use the data and varietal descriptions to plan the next crop field-by-field.

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20 Lucento Fungicide Now Available

The broad-spectrum product from FMC shows good control of leaf spot, white mold.

21 Producer Glad For Aldicarb Return

Tommy Dollar is one of many farmers using AgLogic aldicarb for nematodes.

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Cover photo by Mark Gregory, with the International Peanut Group, who is using a field moisture meter to take a moisture reading of Valencia seed.

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A Lot Of Work Behind That Seed

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ince attending the A merican Peanut Research and Education Society meeting last July, and then writing the National Peanut Board’s Research Review: The Future of Peanut Breeding, which can be found on Peanut Grower’s website, I have been more attuned to what goes in to creating the seed you plant each spring.

This month’s 2019 Variety Guide is a continuation of that focus on peanut seed. I’m proud to say this guide has more information and data than ever.

There is data from all three regions and Amanda Huber all four market types.

Editor, The Peanut Grower While most of the information is provided by our university peanut breeders, we also have new information from private peanut seed companies. This month, on page 12, we find out about the International Peanut Group (IPG), a company that develops and releases new peanut varieties, as well as conducting other related research. IPG partners with Algrano Peanuts, a grower-owned sheller in West Texas and New Mexico, but they have also formed a recent partnership with Mississippi State University and the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association to develop varieties specifically for Mississippi’s unique climate.

Next month, Peanut Grower will have an article on AgResearch Consultants Inc., another privately held peanut seed variety development and peanut consulting business. Dr. Kim Moore, a very familiar name in peanut breeding, is president and research director for ACI, which is located in south Georgia and is commonly referred to as ACI Seeds. You will see data entries for some of the ACI varieties in the 2019 Variety Guide and we will include additional data in next month’s issue. It is something you will not want to miss.

The peanut industry remains a little different from other row crops in that we have both public and private seed companies. Hopefully, our industry will remain viable enough for that to continue.

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2018 Farm Bill Becomes Law

President Donald Trump signed a $428 billion Farm Bill into law Dec. 20. It is entitled, “The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018.” At the signing ceremony in Washington D.C., he pledged “through fires, floods and freezing weather, we will always stand with American farmers.”

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue called the bill a Christmas present to American agriculture. He said, “Farmers take financial risks every year as a matter of doing business, so having a Farm Bill in place gives them peace of mind to make their decisions for the future.”

The bill passed the U.S. Senate 87 to 13 on Tues. Dec. 11, and the U.S. House of Representatives followed with a vote of 369 to 47.

Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Texas) said, “It is a big deal for rural America—a really big deal. There is no piece of federal legislation that affects the psyche of rural America more than the Farm Bill. For us to pass this and give them five years of assurance as to what that safety net’s going to look like, what the conservation title is going to do, where they are going to get help on trade and all those things across the board, it is a big deal and a good Christmas present for each and every person in rural America, and that’s who I have been fighting for. It’s a clear statement that, from the administration through executive branch to the legislative branch, we support folks in rural America.”

In releasing the bill, leaders acknowledged that economic conditions facing farm country are undeniably bleak.

USDA recently announced net farm income is projected to drop 12 percent in 2018, falling to levels not experienced since 2002 when adjusted for inflation.

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rizes and strengthens the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) options through 2023, improves the dairy safety net, continues standing disaster programs and includes several common‐sense improvements to U.S. farm policy.

A safety net is crucial to farm families because they typically borrow more money each year than the average family does in a lifetime. More than 65 percent of American farmers have greater than 80 percent of their wealth invested directly in their business. Fewer than 10 percent of nonfarm businesses have the same amount of wealth invested in their operations.

“We are glad to see that the bill has passed the House and Senate. This is a solid Farm Bill for all segments of the peanut industry, and it provides stability to growers planning for the 2019 crop and beyond,” says Armond Morris, chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission. “The Conference Committee leadership has worked well together and has delivered this important legislation to the President, and we really appreciate their hard work.”

Farm Bill Friendlier To Farmers

The 5-year Farm Bill will strengthen rural America and serve as a safety net for farmers and ranchers in America.

The Farm Bill is so much more with rural development funds, conservation programs, food and nutrition programs.

The bill sets policies and reauthorizes farm commodity programs, conservation, nutrition, rural development, agricultural trade and other programs.

For peanuts, the same Market Loan program continues. Congressional leaders have been working to make the Farm Bill better for the future.

Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.), said, “From the beginning of this process, I have stressed the need to strengthen the farmer safety net, invest in rural development, maintain conservation programs and adequately fund our

In Brief: • Farm Bill provides stability for 2019 planning • 2018 record year for Peanut Proud PB donations • Creating brand trust responsibility of whole industry • Market calls for fewer peanuts, says broker • Casey Cox, Camilla, Georgia, farmer appointed to NPB

food and nutrition programs. This bill does those things, and more, and most importantly, it provides stability and certainty to those who rely on its vital programs. Here are some highlights the Congressman noted that the bill: • Extends commodity protections for agriculture products including peanuts, cotton, soybeans, corn, wheat, oats, rice, and grain sorghum.

• Largely maintains and builds on the farmer safety net programs from the 2014 Farm Bill by making improvements to the price loss coverage (plc) and agriculture risk coverage (arc) that allow farmers greater choice.

• Improves farmers’ cash flow and access to credit by increasing marketing loan rates.

• It expands the definition of actively engaged in farming to include first cousins, nieces, and nephews.

• Does not include reductions to payment limits and did not adopt a provision to reduce the adjusted gross income limitation to $700,000 from $900,000.

• Allows farmers to update their average crop yields with USDA, which increases the amount of support they can receive.

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program to 75 percent, which covers pecans and other tree crops.

• On the forestry front, the bill also maintains forest pest and disease treatment programs, administered by the Forest Service.

• Reauthorizes rural water and wastewater programs and authorizes an additional $350 million for broadband infrastructure. Rural America still lacks adequate broadband.

• Includes provisions to combat the opioid epidemic, improve rural hospital financing, and promote rural entrepreneurship. It establishes a rural health liaison that will be responsible for working with stakeholders and other agencies to effectively respond to rural health needs.

• Kept the structure of the conservation stewardship program (CSP), which helps farmers to address soil health, water quality, and other environmental issues on their land, as well as the environmental quality incentives program (EQIP), a voluntary program that incentivizes farmers to implement conservation practices. The agreement also increased the conservation reserve program (CRP) by 3 million acres to 27 million acres.

• The grant program that awards scholarships to students at 1890 land-grant institutions received $40 million in mandatory funding and $40 million in discretionary authorization, it will help young African-Americans pursue a career in agriculture.

• Creates three centers of excellence at 1890 land-grant universities to focus on food security and rural quality of life.

• Increases research into automation and mechanization for fruits and vegetables.

• Includes mandatory funding for the promotion of U.S. agricultural exports, through such programs as the market access program and foreign market development.

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marketing agreements and orders for pecans and cherries.

• The agreement does not include work requirements for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients. Instead it increases job training opportunities to help people find work.

Peanut Proud Gives To Food Banks

Gregg Grimsley, president of Peanut Proud, Inc. reports that Peanut Proud, the humanitarian outreach program of the peanut industry, has been extremely busy this year because of two gigantic hurricanes in the heart of Peanut Country. The all-volunteer committee reports delivering 60,480 jars of peanut butter to food banks and distribution centers around Hurricane Florence in North and South Carolina.

After Hurricane Michael destroyed parts of Florida and Georgia, peanut butter delivery totals were 151,200 jars to food banks, FEMA, churches and other locations feeding linemen.

Grimsley reported that in 2018, total peanut butter jar deliveries totaled 339,920, a record for the volunteers.

Grimsley noted that the job is not over; 16.2 million children, or one in five, are food insecure nationwide.

To make a gift, send a check to Peanut Proud, P. O. Box 650, Blakely, GA 39823, or give on the website.

Only $770 buys l/2 pallet of peanut butter.

Peanut Proud Festival

Come celebrate all things peanut in Blakely, Georgia, at the annual Peanut Proud Festival held on the town square March 23. The day-long celebration begins with a 5K and Fun Run and ends with a street dance. In between are a parade, more than 100 vendors, a kids’ peanut butter obstacle course, free entertainment, and much more. Come sample specialty products such as fried peanuts and grilled PB&J sandwiches and visit our Peanut Proud store.

Calendar • Feb. 1-2 – Georgia Young Farmers Association Annual Meeting, Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, Augusta, Georgia. For more information, visit georgiayoungfarmers.org.

• Feb. 6 – Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day, NESPAL, Tifton, Georgia. For information, visit gapeanuts.com.

• Feb. 7 – Alabama/Florida Peanut Trade Show, National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, Dothan, Alabama. For more information, visit alpeanuts.com or flpeanuts.com.

• Feb. 15-18 – National Peanut Buying Points Association Winter Conference, Hilton Nashville Downtown, Nashville, Tennessee. For information, visit peanutbuyingpoints.org.

• Feb. 21 – Florida Peanut Producers Association Annual Meeting, Jackson County Agricultural Complex and Conference Center, Marianna, Florida. Visit flpeanuts.com for more information.

Go to peanutproudfestival.com or find us on Facebook for all the details.

American Peanut Council Realigns

The American Peanut Council and the APC Export Board are now united under one umbrella for America’s peanut industry. The council has just completed comprehensive strategy plan that should make the council more effective in domestic issues and the lead organization for peanut export promotions. The APC is a voice at the table when peanuts issues are discussed.

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2019; however, officers for both boards rotate up, and new officers were selected for each. Some changes also occurred to the board rosters: For the APC Board, officers are Sid Levy, SGL International, Chairman; Monty Rast, South Carolina Peanut Farmers, Vice-Chairman; and John Witiak, Hormel Foods, Secretary/ Treasurer. Charles Birdsong will remain on the board for one more year as Past Chairman, and as part of a by-laws change, Nic Melhuish will remain on a larger 7-person Executive Committee as post past Chair.

For APC Export Division board, officers are Bob Sutter, North Carolina Peanut Producers, Chairman; Ravi Prabhakar, Olam, Vice-Chairman; and Mark Kaiser, Alabama Peanut Producers, Secretary/Treasurer. Brent Cuddy of Golden Peanut will remain an officer as past Chair for the year. Six National Peanut Board representatives serve on the Export Division Board and will be named soon.

The new executive committee will include the Chairman of the Export Board, the Chairman of the Foundation, and the Past Chairman of the APC Board for continuity. On the APC board, Clint Piper of Golden Peanut and Tree Nut will replace Greg Mills.

Selling The Brand To The Consumer

That’s the message from Jen Nolander, Marketing Director for Skippy Peanut Butter, a product of Hormel Foods.

Speaking at the American Peanut Council Winter Conference, Jen says Hormel is a global branded food company with 54 percent retail, 28 percent food service and 9 percent deli. The company has the #1 or #2 brand in over 35 categories. Delivering on brand is developed with taste, product consistency, safe product and a fair value. She noted concern about market information that showed snacks nuts down .2 percent and nut spreads down 1.1 percent.

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Walmart. Another concern was market stagnation as 2 million households failed to buy peanut butter during back to school. She emphasized that creating brand trust is the responsibility of everyone in the peanut industry. She noted that we must work together with consumers as a team to promote brands of peanuts and peanut products.

Georgia Farmers Gift Food Bank

Georgia Farm Bureau presented the Georgia Food Bank Association a check for $25,600 during the 81st Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention, held in December at Jekyll Island. Funds for the donation were raised through Farm Bureau’s “Harvest for All” campaign, which collected donations from county Farm Bureaus and the organization’s state office, as well as the GFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee’s “Calf ’s Weight in Change” drive held earlier this year.

‘Shellers Need Fewer Peanuts’

George Lovatt, president of Lovett & Rushing Brokerage talked “Peanuts

By The Numbers” during the special commodity session of the Georgia Farm Bureau.

Lovatt said, “I made the point that the price of peanut kernels was indicating to shellers that we’ll need fewer peanuts in the 2019 crop than we handled in 2018. Further reducing harvested acres from the 1,345,500 this year is fraught with risk, with a lot of uncontrollable factors including acres, yields, quality and domestic and export demand. But, so far, the market is urging a cutback.”

He further said, “I estimate that FSIS will grade 2,595,000 tons, but that the carry-out on July 31, 2019, will still likely be near 1.2 million tons. This is due to weak domestic demand and uncertainty with respect to exports.

This could change if we see a surge in exports, particularly from China. The recently announced ‘cooling off period’ concerning tariffs is a good sign, but I’m still skeptical that the Chinese will pro-

vide much help in this year’s exports.”

Lovatt also added, “Herbert Stein, once chairman of the council of economic advisors under Presidents Nixon and Ford, is famous for saying, ‘If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.’”

Commission Seats Filled

Three positions on the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) Board of Directors were recently filled to represent districts 2, 4 and 5. The terms expired Dec. 31, 2018.

Armond Morris, Rodney Dawson and Donald Chase, incumbents, were the only nominees in District 2, 4 and 5, respectively. When only one person qualifies for the position, no election is required and the nominated person automatically becomes a member of the Georgia Peanut Commission.

Members serve three-year terms.

Camilla Farmer Named To NPB

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue recently announced the appointment of Casey Cox, Camilla, Georgia, to fill a vacant seat as an alternate on the National Peanut Board. The three-year term began Jan. 1, 2019.

The board is made up of 12 producer Casey members and their Cox alternates. Eleven members and alternates are from the primary peanut producing states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. An at-large member and alternate represent other peanut producing states.

Since 1966, Congress has authorized 22 industry-funded research and promotion boards to provide a framework for agricultural industries to pool their resources and combine efforts to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct important research and promotion activities.

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Less Carry-Over Than 2018, But Still An Abundant Supply

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he entire peanut industry is in a holding pattern. Neither buyers, nor shellers or even farmers can make an informed decision about what to do in 2019 crop year. Buyers for both domestic and export are only buying hand-to-mouth as sufficient supplies worldwide are available at reasonable prices. If shellers offered a 2019 farmer-stock contract, it would be near $350$385 per ton, and farmers know better.

Peanut demand at home and abroad feels slack, but with no data, no one can prove it. The government shut down, and the delay in restarting the numbers even when the government is open for business, will cause the peanut markets to be slow or shutdown until possibly planting time.

Weather Reduces U.S. Production 2018 peanut inspections will be about 2,640,000 tons, that’s about 114,000 tons short of the crop estimate of 2,735,625 tons. The last 20 percent of the Southeast crop suffered some quality damage because of wet conditions in the field. USDA reports harvested acres at 1,346,000, down 24.2 percent.

Average yield in the November estimate was 4,066 pounds per acre, 1.5 percent higher than last year.

The industry will still enter 2019 with less carry-forward than last year by about 14 percent less. The 1,172,500 farmer-stock tons will keep a lid on offers. Another issue is that USDA and the Commodity Credit Corporation are holding 121,684 tons of forfeitures from 2017 crop that will be up for sale in early 2019.

2017 Forfeitures/Sale Peanuts have been forfeited at times, a nd USDA cha r ts indicate about

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Leading Marketing Indicators (As of Jan. 10, 2019) 2018 Acres Harvest – Down 24%. .................................. 1,335,000 acres 2018 Production Est. (4,066 lbs/A)..................................... 2,735,625 tons 2018 Market Loan (1-2-19)...................................................2,464,847 tons 2017 Market Loan ............................................................................. 0 tons 2017 Forfeitures (1-2-19) ........................................................ 121,684 tons 2018-19 Domestic Usage (3 Mo.).............................Down - 1.5 percent 2018 Exports (Aug - Oct 2018) ......................................Up + 17.4 percent NATIONAL POSTED PRICE (per ton) Runners – $424.49; Spanish – $415.84; Valencia/Virginias – $429.80

121,684 tons from the 2017 peanut crop are up for forfeiture. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) works closely with the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to determine the most appropriate disposal method. The Secretary of Agriculture must sign off on recommendations by FSA and AMS staff.

Sales have been the most frequently used disposal method. Barter/exchange for peanut butter was used as the disposal method for the bulk of the 2016 crop forfeitures. The government shutdown has everything on hold at present.

Peanut Usage Last year on this date, USDA predicted domestic food use to increase 3.6 percent. This year, the prediction is an increase of 2.8 percent. Through October, the numbers are disappointing with usage down in all major categories: peanut candy down 11.1 percent; snack peanuts down 2.9 percent and peanut butter down 2.0 percent. Even in-shells posted a 5.4 percent decline, and government purchases were down

28.1 percent. There are underlying factors causing peanut demand to slow and the industry needs a task force to examine this issue.

Pe a nut e xpor t s were pred ic ted to increase 13 percent; however, FSA showed exports down 5.5 percent for the 12-month period of August 2017 to July 2018. For the new marketing year, export shipments bounced back from August to October 2018, up 17.4 percent compared to the same three months of last year. The tariff battle and trade negotiations have caused uncertainty in the export business, and specifically, peanut trading.

PLC Safety Net The Price Loss Coverage program pays farmers when the effective price of peanuts is less than the reference price.

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for 2017. For 2018 crop, the estimate is $105 per-ton payment for base holders only.

Farm Bill Finished It is a miracle that during these divided times the House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairmen Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Pat Roberts (R-K a n.) a nd R a n k i ng Members Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) stayed the course and managed to secure passage of the Farm Bill, which now provides some certainty and predictability for all farmers. Thanks to all ag committee members in the House and Senate, staffers and leaders, alike, who pushed to finally

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reach the finish line.

The bill included all our key peanut priorities: market loan, reference price, separate payment limit and storage and handling. In addition, overall payment limit definitions have expanded. The yield update option now applies to all growers, which was difficult, but critically important for peanut producers.

2019 Market Factors A 10 percent reduction in peanut acreage next season would help to decrease the carry-forward. Factors that will affect acreage are the price of cotton and whether or not China returns to buy more cotton or peanuts. If cotton hits 80 cents per pound, farmers will plant

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After the storms, farmers prefer peanuts, but not at less than the cost of production. This is going to be one of those ‘hang in there’ years.”

cotton. Another critical factor involves farm lending from banks and financial companies. After the storms, farmers prefer peanuts, but not at less than the cost of production. This is going to be one of those “hang in there” years. PG

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he best variety choice is one that will achieve a rapid, uniform stand and provide good yields and grades over a wide range of growing conditions.

Today’s varieties offer resistance to multiple diseases. Carefully consider what varieties would fit best into your fields and operation overall.

Factors that affect the decision of what variety to plant include field history, irrigation, planting and harvest capabilities, seed availability and quality and marketing. On a fieldby-field basis, weigh all of these factors to determine how the variety may fit into your situation and on your farming operation. PG

AU-NPL 17: The high-oleic runner-type peanut was released

by Auburn University and the National Peanut Research Lab in 2017. It is a high-yielding, TSWV-resistant cultivar with tolerance to leaf spot. Seed will be limited in 2019.

Florida-07: This medium-to-late runner market-type peanut was released from the University of Florida. It has shown

excellent yield potential with good grades. Seed are larger and, for this reason, gypsum is recommended for additional calcium.

It has good-to-excellent resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), some white mold resistance and tolerance to leaf spot.

Florida-07 has high-oleic oil chemistry with good-to-excellent roasting, blanching and processing characteristics.

FloRun™ ‘331’: This high-yielding, medium maturity, disease tolerant runner-type variety was released from the University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center, Marianna, Fla. in 2016. It has medium runner seed size with very good grades. FloRun™ ‘331’ has had excellent pod yield in both irrigated and non-irrigated trials over several seasons of testing across several locations in Florida. Of the runner-type varieties tested for resistance to leaf spots and white mold, FloRun™ ‘331’ has had among the best pod yield and lowest disease scores and it is moderately resistant to tomato spotted wilt.

FloRun™ ‘331’ has high oleic oil chemistry beneficial for extended shelf-life and marketability of peanuts and peanut products.

Georgia-06G: A high-yielding, large-seeded, runner-type variety, Georgia-06G was developed at the UGA Coastal Plain

Yield Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties In Tifton, Ga., Irrigated, 2016-2018.

Yield Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties In Tifton, Ga., Non-Irrigated, 2016-2018.

RUNNER-TYPE VARIETIES

Variety

2016 Yield (lbs./A)

2017 Yield (lbs./A)

2018 Yield (lbs./A)

3-Yr. Avg.

Variety

2016 Yield (lbs./A)

2017 Yield (lbs./A)

2018 Yield (lbs./A)

3-Yr. Avg.

ACI 3321

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-

5372

-

ACI 3321

-

-

4308

-

AU-NPL 17

-

5498

5082

-

AU-NPL 17

-

5093

4308

-

FloRun™ ‘331’

-

5809

5935

-

-

5346

4574

-

Georgia Greener

3995

6053

6014

5354

Georgia Greener

6334

5889

4949

5724

Georgia-06G

4651

6104

6183

5646

Georgia-06G

6440

6433

5403

6092

Georgia-07W

4994

3260

5469

4575

Georgia-07W

6246

4441

4538

5075

Georgia-09B

4200

5157

5832

5063

Georgia-09B

5105

5485

4525

5038

Georgia-12Y

4799

6120

6159

5693

Georgia-12Y

5999

6461

5003

5821

Georgia-13M

4755

5001

5929

5228

Georgia-13M

6209

5755

4483

5482

Georgia-14N

4343

3626

4997

4322

Georgia-14N

5059

4369

5360

4929

Georgia-16HO

5167

6470

6002

5880

Georgia-16HO

6271

5864

5330

5822

Georgia-18RU

5400

5536

6068

5668

Georgia-18RU

5999

5512

5421

5644

Tifguard

4898

4853

5663

5138

Tifguard

5878

4663

5639

5393

FloRun™ ‘331’

TifNV-High O/L

4045

5295

5590

4977

TifNV-High O/L

5287

5144

5687

5373

TUFRunner™ ‘297’

5108

6117

5838

5688

TUFRunner™ ‘297’

6434

5510

5100

5681

TUFRunner™ ‘511’

5351

3602

5463

4805

TUFRunner™ ‘511’

5900

4259

4737

4965

Preliminary data as of 1/7/19. Source: Dr. Daniel Mailhot, Public Service Assistant, UGA Variety Evaluation, Griffin Campus

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2019 VARIETY GUIDE Experiment Station, Tifton. The variety has shown a high level of resistance to TSWV. Georgia-06G has an intermediate or decumbent runner growth habit, dark green foliage and medium maturity similar to Georgia Green. Georgia-06G combines high TSWV resistance with medium maturity and excellent yield, grade and dollar value return per acre.

Georgia-09B: A high-yielding, high-oleic, TSWV resistant, medium-seeded, runner-type peanut variety, Georgia-09B was developed at the UGA Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton.

The variety has shown a high level of resistance to TSWV. Georgia-09B has an intermediate runner growth habit and medium maturity, similar to Georgia Green. It combines high TSWV resistance and high-oleic oil chemistry with medium maturity and excellent yield, grade and dollar value return per acre.

Georgia-12Y: This is a high-yielding, TSWV-resistant and white mold resistant, medium seeded, runner-type variety released by the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations and developed at the University of Georgia, Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton Campus.

During three years averaged over multiple location tests in Georgia, Ga. 12Y had significantly higher yield, dollar value return per acre and number of seed per pound compared to Georgia 10T. However, Georgia 10T has a higher TSMK grade than Georgia 12Y. Georgia 12Y is most similar to Georgia 10T in later maturity.

Both should be excellent varieties for an early planting date option in the southeast U.S. peanut production area.

Georgia-13M: This is a high-yielding,

Yield Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties In Various Locations In Texas, 2018.

Variety

GAINES (lbs./A)

YOAKUM (lbs./A)

COLLIN (lbs./A)

WILBAR (lbs./A)

Trial Avg. (lbs./A)

FloRun™ ‘331’

5170

3654

4783

4292

4475

Webb

5979

2886

-

-

4432

Georgia-13M

5493

3354

-

-

4423

Tamrun OL11

5934

2848

-

-

4391

FloRun™ ‘107’

5276

3425

-

-

4351

TUFRunner™ ‘511’

5636

3387

4392

3512

4232

TUFRunner™ ‘297’

5280

3615

4350

3189

4109

IPG QR-14

5652

2608

3916

4133

4077

Georgia-14N

5517

2777

3482

4312

4022

Red River Runner

4901

3229

3888

-

4006

Georgia-09B

5366

2554

3822

4178

3980

Lariat

5190

2723

3836

2834

3646

Mean

5488

3026

4059

3779

Source: John Cason, Senior Research Associate, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Stephenville, Texas

high-oleic, TSWV resistant, small-seeded, runner-type peanut variety released by the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station. Georgia 13M has a smaller runner seed size. Georgia 13M combines high yield, TSWV resistance with the excellent roasted flavor of Georgia Green and the high-oleic trait for longer shelf life and improved oil quality of peanut and peanut products.

Georgia-14N: Released by the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station and developed at the UGA Coastal Plain Experiment Station, this small-seeded, runner-type peanut variety is high-yielding, resistant to spotted wilt and rootknot nematodes and has high-oleic oil

chemistry. In a three-year trial, Georgia14N had significantly less TSWV and total disease incidence, higher yield, grade and dollar value return per acre compared to Tifguard.

Georgia-16HO: is a new highyielding, high-oleic, TSWV-resistant, large-seeded, runner-type peanut variety released by the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station in 2016. Georgia16HO combines high dollar value and TSWV resistance with the high-oleic trait for longer shelf-lide and improved oil quality of peanut and peanut products.

Georgia-18RU: This variety was released by the Georgia Agriculture Experiment Station in 2018. It is a

Three-Year (2015-2017) Average Field Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties In Two Locations In West Texas.

Four-year Average Field Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties In West Texas.

Variety

Pod Yield

%TSMK

g/100sd

Variety

Tx121082

5934 a

77.67 a

65.45 c

Tamrun OL11

TXL08256-02

5719 a

74.5 b

75.45 a

Flavorunner 458

6831

75.7 ab

66.4 e

Webb

5510 a

74.87 b

79.48 a

Tamrun OL02

6804

75.3 b

73.7 c

Tamrun OL11

5499 a

76.33 ab

70.32 bc

Tamrun 98

6611

73.5 c

68.2 d

Georgia 09B

5433 a

75.98 ab

68.61 bc

Tamrun OL07

6532

73.4 c

78.2 b

Mean

5594

75.9

71.65

Tamrun OL01

6382

73.0 c

81.8 a

Mean

5954

74.6

73.4

Source: John Cason, Senior Research Associate, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Stephenville, Texas

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%TSMK

g/100sd

6920ns

76.7 a

72.2 c

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2019 VARIETY GUIDE What’s Growing At IPG? New Peanut Varieties

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nternational Peanut Group (IPG) is a private company that develops and releases new peanut varieties, as well as conducting other related research. IPG partners with Algrano Peanuts, a grower-owned sheller based in West Texas and New Mexico, to produce and sell commercial seed.

While the southwestern U.S. is the bread-and-butter for IPG, the company operates throughout the U.S. peanut belt and has recently established a presence in Mississippi with a partnership with Mississippi State University.

“We have partnered with MSU and the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association to develop varieties specifically designed for the unique production climate in Mississippi,” says Dylan Wann, IPG field plant breeder and research director. “We just finished our third growing season with them and are evaluating nine potential varieties selected out of that program.”

IPG has a presence internationally as well with a breeding program in Argentina and varieties growing commercially in Europe, Africa, Central America and South America.

The varieties developed and evaluated by IPG are 100 percent high-oleic and represent all market types.

Working with Wann at IPG are Jim Gregory, who has 20 year’s experience in the peanut industry including quality control, research and variety development, and commercial production, and Mark Gregory in charge of IPG’s business development.

In essence, IPG seeks to cooperate with manufacturers for desirable grade and flavor profiles, shelling and value-added characteristics. Through participatory cooperation with farmers, they seek to develop varieties with desirable agronomic characteristics, earliness, and exceptional yield and grade potential.

For more information on IPG varieties, call 806-632-3068 or 806-522-6422, or email Mark Gregory at mark.gregory@ ipgseed.com or Jim Gregory at jim.gregory@algranopeanuts.com.

International Peanut Group Varietal Descriptions and Information RUNNER-TYPE VARIETIES ACI 198: An early maturing, high-oleic, runner-type variety with excellent yield potential and adaptation for production in the U.S. Southwest and other semi-arid climates.

This variety was released by AgResearch Consultants, Inc. and reaches harvest maturity in approximately 120 days after planting, which is approximately 15 days earlier than Flavor Runner 458.

ACI 789: A medium-maturity, high-oleic, runner-type variety with excellent yield potential and adaptation for production in all regions of the U.S. This variety was released by AgResearch Consultants, Inc. It has moderate resistance to early leaf spot and TSWV and excellent yield

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and grade, with a very consistent plant type and seed size distribution.

IPG 914: An early maturing, high-oleic, large-seeded, runner-type variety with excellent adaptation for production in all regions of the U.S. This variety was released by International Peanut Group and combines early maturity with excellent yield and grade potential. It has moderate tolerance to the leaf spot complex and TSWV, but is susceptible to Diplodia collar rot.

IPG QR-14: An early maturing, high-oleic, runner-type variety with excellent adaptation for production in the Southwest and Mid-South. This variety was released by International Peanut Group. IPG QR-14 combines early maturity with moderate tolerance to the leaf spot and reaches harvest maturity in approximately 125-130 days after planting. It also has excellent shellout and a high proportion of medium-sized kernels.

VIRGINIA-TYPE VARIETIES ACI 442: A high-yielding, high-oleic, Virginia-type variety with excellent adaptation for production in the southwestern United States. This variety was released by AgResearch Consultants, Inc. and combines high-oleic seed chemistry with excellent yield potential with a high proportion of fancy pods. ACI 442 has a bright hull color and reaches harvest maturity in approximately 145 days after planting. It has limited disease resistance and is best suited for production in semi-arid climates.

IPG 464: An early maturing, high-oleic, super-jumbo, Virginia-type variety with excellent adaptation for Southwest production. This variety was released by International Peanut Group as a specialty, super-jumbo Virginia variety with a high proportion of both super-jumbo pods and super-ELKs. IPG 464 reaches harvest maturity at approximately 135-140 days after planting. It is best suited for production in semi-arid climates.

SPANISH-TYPE VARIETIES ACI 236: A high-yielding, high-oleic, Spanish-type variety with excellent adaptation for production in the U.S. Southwest and other semi-arid climates. This variety was released by AgResearch Consultants, Inc. ACI 236 has a prostrate growth habit, excellent shellout, and a high proportion of jumbo-sized kernels. The variety also has excellent early season vigor and reaches harvest maturity in approximately 120 days after planting.

VALENCIA-TYPE VARIETIES IPG 274: A high-yielding, high-oleic, Valencia-type variety with excellent adaptation for production in the Southwestern United States and other semi-arid climates.

IPG 274 was released by International Peanut Group to combine high-oleic seed chemistry with the traditional redskinned kernels characteristic of the Valencia market type.

This variety reaches harvest maturity in approximately 120-125 days after planting and has a prostrate growth habit; yield and grade potential are excellent. This variety is best suited for shelled Valencia markets.

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Three Year (2016-2018) And Four Year (2015-2018) Average Irrigated Field Performance Of Runner Type Varieties In Two Or Three Florida Locations.

ACI 789

Yield (lbs./A)

Variety

IPG 464

TSMK (%)

Leaf Spot (1-10)*

TSWV (1-10)*

3 YR

4 YR

3 YR

4 YR

3 YR

4 YR

3 YR

4 YR

TUFRunner™ ‘297’**

6759

6840

78.7

78.5

1.4

1.3

2.1

2.7

Georgia-12Y

6788

6786

76.5

76.7

1.0

1.1

1.3

1.8

FloRun™ ‘331’**

6578

6776

77.9

78.0

1.5

1.5

1.9

2.5

Georgia-06G

6635

6753

79.6

79.9

1.3

1.3

1.9

2.2

TUFRunner™ ‘511’**

6513

6577

78.6

78.3

1.5

1.5

4.6

4.3

TifNV-High O/L**

6449

6450

77.4

77.4

1.2

1.2

1.8

2.1

Georgia-09B**

6212

6247

79.9

80.1

1.5

1.4

2.2

2.6

Florida-07**

6060

6224

75.9

75.9

1.3

1.3

1.7

2.3

Tifguard

5563

5726

79.5

79.4

1.4

1.4

1.9

2.3

*TSWV ratings (1= no disease); **High-Oleic

ACI 236 in Texas

high-yielding, TSWV-resistant and leaf-scorch resistant, medium-large seeded runner variety.

Georgia-18RU has the highest percent total sound mature kernels (grade) and the lowest number of seed per pound compared to Georgia-06G in five years of testing over multiple locations. It has similar roasted flavor, blanchability and maturity as Georgia-06G. Lariat: A high-oleic runner variety developed by the USDA in conjunction with the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and the Oklahoma Peanut Commission and released in 2016. This variety exhibits medium maturity at about 140 days. Lariat is the result of varietal crossing with Red River Runner to increase disease resistance, yield and improve seed germination. Lariat has demonstrated resistance to Sclerotinia blight and to pod rot.

Seed size is medium to large.

Tamrun OL01: A high-oleic Texas A&M release similar to Tamrun 96. Pods and seed are much larger than Flavor Runner 458 and a little larger than Tamrun 96 and OL02.

Disease resistance is nearly equal to Tamrun 96.

Tamrun OL01 may have higher sugar content than most varieties and has produced hard seed in some situations. This variety is popular in South Texas due to TSWV resistance.

Tamrun OL02: A high-oleic Texas A&M runner with yields comparable to Flavor Runner 458 and disease resistance similar to Tamrun 96 with tolerance to TSWV, pod rot and southern blight. Tamrun OL02 has seed size slightly larger than Flavor Runner 458 and lower sugar content than Tamrun OL01 and Flavor Runner 458.

Three Year (2016-2018) And Four Year (2015-2018) Average Non-Irrigated Field Performance Of Runner Type Varieties In One Or Three Florida Locations.

Yield (lbs./A)

Variety IPG 274

3 YR

TSWV (1-10)* 4 YR

3 YR

Leaf Spot (1-10)*

4 YR

3 YR

4 YR

FloRun™ ‘331’**

5399

5528

1.3

1.3

5.1

4.6

TUFRunner™ ‘297’**

4863

5045

1.1

1.1

5.9

5.3

Georgia-12Y

4889

5029

1.1

1.1

4.5

4.2

TifNV-High

O/L**

4846

4951

1.0

1.1

5.0

4.5

Georgia-06G

4636

4821

1.3

1.3

5.5

4.8

Florida-07**

4688

4766

1.3

1.2

5.3

4.7

Georgia-09B**

4452

4554

1.1

1.2

5.9

5.4

Tifguard

4052

4216

1.6

1.5

5.9

5.2

*TSWV ratings (1= no disease); **High-Oleic

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2019 VARIETY GUIDE Yield Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties In Midville, Ga., Irrigated, 2016-2018.

2016 Yield (lbs./A)

2017 Yield (lbs./A)

2018 Yield (lbs./A)

3-Yr. Avg.

ACI 3321

-

-

5530

-

AU-NPL 17

-

6360

5590

Variety

FloRun™ ‘331’

Yield Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties In Midville, Ga., Non-Irrigated, 2016-2018.

2016 Yield (lbs./A)

2017 Yield (lbs./A)

2018 Yield (lbs./A)

3-Yr. Avg.

ACI 3321

-

-

3243

-

-

AU-NPL 17

-

5351

3273

-

FloRun™ ‘331’

Variety

-

6815

7054

-

-

5643

4253

-

Georgia Greener

5726

6003

5971

5900

Georgia Greener

3648

4767

3715

4043

Georgia-06G

6336

6588

6921

6615

Georgia-06G

4156

4576

3878

4203

Georgia-07W

6185

5669

6371

6075

Georgia-07W

4817

4464

3981

4421

Georgia-09B

6437

6667

6782

6629

Georgia-09B

3817

4403

3787

4002

Georgia-12Y

5527

6725

6601

6284

Georgia-12Y

4829

5228

4090

4716

Georgia-13M

5791

6830

5996

6206

Georgia-13M

4894

5400

4320

4871

Georgia-14N

5511

6772

6044

6109

Georgia-14N

4510

4653

3642

4268

Georgia-16HO

5914

6507

6056

6159

Georgia-16HO

5100

4743

3775

4539

Georgia-18RU

6229

7114

6861

6735

Georgia-18RU

4620

4757

4060

4479

Tifguard

5706

5153

5506

5455

Tifguard

3908

4266

3557

3910

TifNV-High O/L

5261

6096

6123

5947

TifNV-High O/L

4201

4421

3533

4052

TUFRunner™ ‘297’

6532

6538

5887

6319

TUFRunner™ ‘297’

4874

4728

3545

4382

TUFRunner™ ‘511’

6258

6340

4961

5853

TUFRunner™ ‘511’

5063

4616

3152

4277

Preliminary data as of 1/7/19. Source: Dr. Daniel Mailhot, Public Service Assistant, UGA Variety Evaluation, Griffin Campus

Preliminary data as of 1/7/19. Source: Dr. Daniel Mailhot, Public Service Assistant, UGA Variety Evaluation, Griffin Campus

Tamrun OL07: This medium-to-late maturing high-oleic Texas A&M release has improved disease resistance compared to Tamrun OL01 and OL02 and FR 458. It yields similarly to these varieties in disease-free situations, but significantly higher in the presence of TSWV or Sclerotinia blight. Seed size intermediate between Tamrun OL02 and OL01.

Tamrun OL11: A high-yielding, high-oleic, runner-type peanut cultivar developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research. It has improved resistance to Sclerotinia minor (Jagger) and improved grade attributes over previously released runner-type cultivars that are resistant to S. minor. Tamrun OL11 is specifically developed for the West Texas growing region.

Tifguard: Developed by USDA’s Agriculture Research Service in Tifton, Ga., Tifguard has resistance to nematodes so as to be characterized as “near immunity,” and it offers good yields and grades, especially in places where there would be no yield from other varieties. It offers good resistance to TSWV and maturity is similar to Georgia Green.

TifNV-HighO/L: Released by USDA-ARS, in Tifton, Ga., this variety has the near immunity to nematodes as does Tifguard, with the high-oleic oil trait. It also has resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus. It is similar to Tifguard in plant and seed characteristics.

TUFRunner™ ‘297’: Developed by the University of Florida, this variety is an extra-large seeded runner-type peanut with high-oleic oil chemistry. Released in 2014, this variety has demonstrated very good resistance to white mold, good resistance to TSWV, but is susceptible to leaf spot. Yield and

grade have been excellent. It has a prominent center stem with semi-prostate growth habit.

TUFRunner™ ‘511’: This University of Florida released variety is a large-seeded, medium-maturity runner-type peanut with high-oleic oil chemistry. It has very good resistance to white mold and moderate resistance to TSWV. Yield and grade of TUFRunner™ ‘511’ have been excellent. The seed size is similar to Georgia-06G with a similar outturn of medium, No. 1 and jumbo kernels. The growth habit of TUFRunner™ ‘511’ is prostrate with a good center stem.

TUFRunner™ ‘727’: This is a medium to medium-late maturing (135-145 days), high-oleic, runner market-type peanut cultivar with very good resistance to white mold, resistance to TSWV and some resistance to late leaf spot. It has a prostrate, runner growth habit with large vines and large runner seed size.

Yield and grade of TUFRunner™ ‘727’ have been excellent.

Tx121082: A high-yielding, high-oleic runner-type peanut breeding line being submitted for release from Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Exhibits yield and grade attributes equal to or better than Georgia-06G and Georgia-09B and increased consistency when compared to Tamrun OL11.

TxL080256-02: An early maturing, high yielding, high-oleic runner type breeding line that is under consideration for release.

It is approximately 7 days earlier maturing than Georgia-09B and Tamrun OL11.

Webb: A high-oleic, nematode-resistant, medium maturity runner developed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Webb is moderately resistant to Sclerotinia minor (Jagger). Webb has larg-

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Yield Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties From Two High Plains Field Trials, 2017.

YOAKUM CO. Aspergillus Crown Rot

GAINES CO. Leaf Spot

Variety

Pod Yield (lbs./A)

ACI 198

2,836 b1

ACI 198

3,992 d

IPG QR-14

2,961 b

TUFRunner™ ‘157’

4,430 cd

IPG 914

2,994 ab

IPG QR-14

4,401 cd

Georgia-09B

3,018 ab

TX 4429

4,483 cd

TX 4342

3,225 ab

Tamrun OL11

4,577 bcd

Pod Yield (lbs./A)

Variety

TX 1082

3,305 ab

TX 4342

4,772 bcd

Red River Runner

3,319 ab

Red River Runner

4,873 a-d

FloRun™ ‘107’

3,348 ab

FloRun™ ‘107’

4,879 a-d

IPG 12-1-0752

3,362 ab

Georgia-09B

4,961 a-d

ACI 3321

3,372 ab

Lariat

5,187 a-d

TUFRunner™ ‘297’

3,414 ab

ACIx3321

5,244 a-d

FloRun™ ‘331’

3,447 ab

IPG 12-1-0752

5,294 abc

TX 243

3,451 ab

Webb

5,407 abc

Lariat

3,461 ab

TUFRunner™ ‘511’

5,451 abc

TX 4429

3,560 ab

IPG 914

5,658 abc

TUFRunner™ ‘157’

3,645 ab

TX 1082

5,702 abc

Tamrun OL11

3,754 ab

FloRun™ ‘331’

5,947 ab

Webb

3,767 ab

TUFRunner™ ‘297’

6,218 a

TUFRunner™ ‘511’

3,989 a

Yields followed by the same letter are not significantly different.

Source: Jason Woodward, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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Yield Performance Of Runner-Type Varieties From Two High Plains Field Trials, 2017.

YOAKUM CO. Aspergillus Crown Rot Variety

Pod Yield (lbs./A)

GAINES CO. Leaf Spot Variety

Pod Yield (lbs./A)

ACI 1850

1,919 b1

Georgia-11J

3,477 c

Georgia-11J

2,688 ab

Jupiter

3,910 b

Suggs

2,763 a

IPG 13-2-0464

3,917 b

ACI 442

2,843 a

ACIx1850

4,181 bc

Wynne

2,872 a

Wynne

4,332 bc

IPG 464

2,877 a

Suggs

4,432 abc

Jupiter

2,962 a

Florida Fancy

4,785 ab

Florida Fancy

3,075 a

ACI-442

5,180 a

Yields followed by the same letter are not significantly different.

Source: Jason Woodward, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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er pods and seeds than most other lines released from the Texas peanut breeding program, but it is similar in size to Tamrun OL 01. Webb was found to have no off flavors and a high roasted-peanut flavor score.

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2019 VARIETY GUIDE VIRGINIA-TYPE VARIETIES Bailey: Bailey is a medium to large-seeded and high yielding Virginiatype peanut. It produces high yields across multiple years and locations, which is an indication of good tolerance to fluctuations of weather and growth conditions. Bailey has a growth habit intermediate between runner and bunch types, bright pods and tan kernel color. More importantly, it is resistant to TSWV and thrips. It matures in approximately 145 DAP, just a little after CHAMPS, but it holds pods much better than CHAMPS if picked later.

Bailey II: Like Bailey, Bailey II is a large-seeded Virginia market-type peanut with tolerance to CBR, Sclerotinia blight, tomato spotted wilt, and stem rot.

Bailey II was released in 2017 and is the high-oleic version of Bailey. This variety is currently in seed increase and will not be readily available for a couple of years.

CHAMPS: CHAMPS is a large-seeded Virginia-type peanut with a runner growth habit. It is the earliest maturing variety for the Virginia-Carolina region.

Yields at early digging (135-140 days after planting in Virginia) are high, and pod size, shape and color are suited for in-shell market. CHAMPS is less susceptible to TSWV than most Virginiatype cultivars. CHAMPS is susceptible to CBR and Sclerotinia blight. High yields and favorable pod characteristics were observed across years and locations and, similarly to Bailey, showed good tolerance to growth factors.

Emery: Emery is a high oleic large-seeded Virginia-type cultivar with alternate branching pattern, intermediate runner growth habit and medium green foliage. Emery has approximately 67 percent jumbo and 24 percent fancy pods, and seeds with tan seed coat averaging 940 mg seed-1 (480 seed lb-1). Emery is partially resistant to three of four major regional diseases: leaf spot, Sclerotinia blight, and Tomato Spotted Wilt virus, but it should be considered susceptible to Cylindrocladium black rot. Emery has bright pods and flavor comparable with runner-type standards. Yields and the number of days to maturity are similar with Bailey (145 days).

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Yield Of Commercially Available Peanut Varieties By Location In VA, NC And SC – 3 Year Average, 2016-2018.

Variety

Suffolk, VA (lbs./A)

Williamston, NC (lbs./A)

Rocky Mount, NC (lbs./A)

Council, NC (lbs./A)

Blackville, SC (lbs./A)

Bailey

5696

5483

6085

4956

4622

Sullivan

5035

5022

5360

5235

4307

Wynne

4710

5189

5603

5078

4563

Emery

5188

5572

5974

5418

4403

Bailey II

5670

5996

6073

5851

-

Source: Maria Balota, Assistant Professor, Tidewater AREC, Virginia Tech, http:pubs.ext.vt.edu/ author/b/balota-maria-res.html.

Value Of Commercially Available Peanut Varieties By Location In VA, NC And SC – 3 Year Average, 2016-2018.

Variety

Suffolk, VA ($/A)

Williamston, NC ($/A)

Rocky Mount, NC ($/A)

Council, NC ($/A)

Blackville, SC ($/A)

Bailey

1002

982

1056

875

848

Sullivan

821

885

916

930

788

Wynne

763

914

953

904

829

Emery

856

1028

1077

994

828

Bailey II

1004

1075

1047

1082

-

Source: Maria Balota, Assistant Professor, Tidewater AREC, Virginia Tech, http:pubs.ext.vt.edu/ author/b/balota-maria-res.html.

Agronomic Performance Of Commercially Available Peanut Varieties Averaged Across Five Locations In VA, NC And SC – 3 Year Average, 2016-2018.

Variety

Fancy Pods (%)

ELK (%)

Super-ELK (%)

SMK (%)

Total Meat (%)

Bailey

87

Sullivan

86

41

8

63

71

40

10

61

70

Wynne

91

42

11

61

70

Emery

91

48

14

65

72

Bailey II

88

46

10

64

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Source: Maria Balota, Assistant Professor, Tidewater AREC, Virginia Tech, http:pubs.ext.vt.edu/ author/b/balota-maria-res.html.

high-oleic, TSWV-resistant, large-podded and large-seeded, Virginia-type peanut variety. Georgia-11J has the high-oleic (O) and low-linoleic (L) fatty acid ratio for improved oil quality. Georgia-11J is similar to Georgia-08V, another high-oleic Virginia-type variety, in having low TSWV disease incidence, high pod yield, high total sound mature kernel (TSMK) grade percentage and high dollar value return per acre.

Gregory: Gregory has a growth habit

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intermediate between runner and bunch types. Maturity is similar to NC-V 11 (145 – 150 DAP). This variety produces an exceptionally high percentage of ELKs and Fancy pods. Due to large seed size, Gregory has a high soil calcium requirement that may result in reduced seedling vigor if seed is produced under conditions which limit calcium uptake. It is medium resistant to TSWV. Sugg: Developed at NCSU, this variety has resistance to TSWV, CBR, SB, PE ANUTGROWER .COM

and early leaf spot. Sugg has an intermediate runner growth habit and the color of seed coat is pink. Sugg produces high yields and has larger kernels than Bailey.

It also has good blanching and flavor characteristics.

Sullivan: A release by North Carolina State University, Sullivan is a high oleic Virginia-type cultivar with alternate branching pattern, intermediate runner growth habit and medium green foliage.

It was developed from a cross with a sister line of Bailey and it has partial resistance to early leaf spot, CBR, Sclerotinia blight and TSWV. Sullivan has approximately 45 percent jumbo pods and 40 percent fancy pods, and seeds tan with seed coat averaging 931 mg seed-1. Yields and the number of days to maturity are similar with Bailey (145 days).

Titan: Released in 2010 by Virginia Tech, Titan is an extra-large seeded peanut with an exceptionally high content of jumbo pods and super extra-large kernels. It is suitable for in-shell, gourmet, and green boiling products. Yields are relatively low if not irrigated. Maturity

Yield Performance Of Virginia-Type Peanuts In Various Locations In Texas, 2018.

Variety Georgia-11J

GAINES (lbs./A)

YOAKUM (lbs./A)

COLLIN (lbs./A)

WILBAR (lbs./A)

Trial Avg. (lbs./A)

5885

-

-

-

5885

Emery

5535

-

-

-

5535

Bailey II

7333

3675

-

-

5504

Bailey

6025

3414

-

-

4720

Sullivan

5776

3441

4728

-

4648

Sugg

5771

3430

-

-

4601

Wynne

5815

3115

-

-

4465

ACI 442

5671

3066

-

3737

4158

Florida Fancy

4695

3131

3351

3826

3751

Gregory

4384

2494

-

-

3439

Jupiter

4021

1742

4676

2871

3328

Mean

5537

3056

4252

3478

-

Source: John Cason, Senior Research Associate, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Stephenville, Texas

is considered early (only 5 later than CHAMPS). This variety is moderate susceptible to susceptible to TSWV, CBR and Sclerotinia blight.

Wynne: Plants of the Wynne variety

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2019 VARIETY GUIDE Yield Performance Of Spanish-Type Peanuts In Various Locations In Texas, 2018.

Yield Performance Of Spanish Varieties From Two High Plains Field Trials, 2017.

YOAKUM CO. Aspergillus Crown Rot

Variety

GAINES CO. Leaf Spot

Variety

Pod Yield (lbs./A)

ACI 2070

3,725 e

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Pod Yield (lbs./A)

Variety TamnutOL06

2,400 f

IPG1330041

3,791 de

Ole

2,660 ef

ACI 236

4,541 cd

ACIx2070

2,711 def

AT 9899

4,805 c

Olin

2,877 def

Ole

4,819 c

Schubert

3,107 cde

TamnutOL06

4,998 bc

IPG1330041

3,404 bcd

TamnutOL06

5,262 bc

AT9899

3,598 abc

Schubert

5,955 ab

ACISpan17

4,050 ab

ACI Span17

6,021 ab

ACI236

4,107 a

OLin

6,106 a

GAINES YOAKUM (lbs./A) (lbs./A)

COLLIN (lbs./A)

WILBAR (lbs./A)

Trial Avg. (lbs./A)

Schubert

4941

2619

-

5080

4214

Tamnut OL06

4549

2467

5531

-

4182

ACI 236

4753

2075

5279

3010

3779

Ole

4194

2390

3794

2671

3262

OLin

4304

2118

-

-

3211

Mean

4548

2334

4868

3587

-

Source: John Cason, Senior Research Associate, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Stephenville, Texas

VALENCIA

Yields followed by the same letter are not significantly different.

Source: Jason Woodward, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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cultivars. Seeds have pink seed coat and seeds average 1051 mg seed-1. Like Sullivan, Wynne has yields and maturity similar with Bailey, but significantly higher than CHAMPS, Gregory, NC-V11, Perry and Phillips.

TamVal OL14: A high yielding, high-oleic Valencia-type peanut cultivar developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research.

The release represents the first high-oleic cultivar in the Valencia-type market class. TamVal OL14 has exhibited moderate resistance to Sclerotinia minor (Jagger) and has averaged 600 pounds per acre increased yield over New Mexico Valencia C in four years of testing. PG Yield Performance Of Valencia Varieties From Two High Plains Field Trials, 2017.

SPANISH OLin: A high-oleic medium maturity Spanish-type peanut developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research. It has Sclerotinia minor (Jagger) resistance and seed size is comparable Tamspan 90. Pod and seed sizes are slightly smaller than Tamspan 90 with occasional three-seeded pods. The yield of OLin will be slightly less than Tamspan 90, but grades (TSMK) will be slightly higher.

Schubert: A high-yielding, high-oleic, early maturing Spanish-type peanut cultivar with improved shell-out. It was developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Schubert matures approximately 1 to 2 weeks earlier than OLin and has significantly higher yield and grade. Resistance to Sclerotinia minor was comparable to Tamspan 90.

Tamnut OL06: A high yielding, large seeded, high oleic, Spanish-type peanut cultivar released from Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Maturity and Sclerotinia minor (Jagger) resistance data indicate it is equal to that of Tamspan 90 and OLin. Tamnut OL06 exhibits improved yield of 10 percent over OLin.

YOAKUM CO. Aspergillus Crown Rot

GAINES CO. Leaf Spot

Variety

Pod Yield (lbs./A)

Valencia C

3,480 d1

Valencia C

566 d

Val 118

3,701 cd

Valencia A

609 d

Pod Yield (lbs./A)

Variety

Valencia A

4,013 cd

Val 136

821 cd

Val 136

4,022 cd

309

868 cd

309

4,508 bc

Val 118

1,254 c

308

5,215 ab

308

2,174 b

IPG 274

5,441 ab

NuMex 01

2,490 b

IPG 08-4-1288

5,908 a

IPG 274

3,155 ab

IPG 08-4-1288

3,612 a

Yields followed by the same letter are not significantly different.

Source: Jason Woodward, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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Combined Performance Data Of Valencia Breeding Line Trials In Texas, 2018.

Variety

$Value/ac

Pod Yield

Maturity

%TSMK

g/100sd

Sclerotinia

TamVal OL14

710

3918

64.40

69.06

53.65

5.8

NMValC

583

3288

71.29

67.93

49.92

8.0

Mean

660

3703

68.32

68.13

52.68

5.7

Source: John Cason, Senior Research Associate, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Stephenville, Texas

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Lucento Fungicide Now Available The broad-spectrum product from FMC shows good control of leaf spot, white mold.

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ust before the government shut down, FMC Corporation received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration for Lucento fungicide. It came in the nick of time before all government-related work was put on hold and in plenty of time to be available to producers to use in the 2019 production season.

Lucento is a dual mode of action fungicide that provides long-lasting and broad-spectrum disease control in peanut, corn, soybeans, wheat and sugarbeets. In peanuts, the product provides excellent control of leaf spot and white mold while reducing the dependence on other important fungicides, like strobilurns. Some state registrations may still be pending. Consult your Extension agent or FMC representative to make certain the product is registered in your state.

“Lucento fungicide provides superior control especially under heavy disease pressure, which can be attributed to its good mobility in the plant. A highly systemic fungicide, it harnesses both acropetal and translaminar movement providing uniform leaf distribution and disease protection,” says Nick Hustedde, technical sales representative for FMC. “Ultimately, this pairing of bixafen and flutriafol delivers excellent prevention in the newer plant growth where the disease could spread.”

Effective Combination University of Georgia Extension pathologist, Bob Kemerait, says he and other UGA pathologists have worked with Lucento in field trials.

“We don’t have all the data we may want, but we have enough data to say that it will be effective against the primary peanut diseases of leaf spot and white mold,” Kemerait says.

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arsenal of leaf spot control materials available, the combination of leaf spot and white mold control is not as prevalent to producers.

Additionally, says Brent Jacobson, FMC fungicide product development manager, Lucento fungicide is active on diseases that have developed resistance to strobilurins, such as late leaf spot in peanuts and frogeye leaf spot in soybeans.

“With Lucento fungicide, growers are able to rely less on strobilurins and stem future resistance risk. We’re seeing dual mode of action fungicides consisting of a strobilurin and another active ingredient failing to control disease because the only effective piece in the product is the non-strobilurin component,” he says.

Stem Resistance Development “Strobilurin resistance is growing, both in relevance and geography, and growers need new tools to counter this challenge and protect yield potential during the

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critical grain and pod fill stages.”

In other crops, such as corn, soybeans, sugarbeets and wheat, Lucento fungicide controls a wide spectrum of diseases, including: gray leaf spot, frogeye leaf spot, Southern corn rust, septoria brown spot, common corn rust, cercospora leaf blight, Northern corn leaf blight, Southern corn leaf blight and others.

Lucento fungicide encompasses two separate modes of action (flutriafol, FRAC Group 3, and bixafen, FRAC Group 7) to deliver broad-spectrum disease efficacy, fungicide resistance management, plant mobility and long-lasting residual control. Lucento fungicide is the only proven tank-mix of SDHI bixafen and FMC-patented flutriafol active ingredients (AI), offering novel disease control not previously available to U.S. row crop growers.

For more information, contact your Extension agent or state plant pathologist or visit www.fmc.com. PG PE ANUTGROWER .COM

Quick Facts: } Controls key peanut diseases, preserving yield potential. } Broad-spectrum premix engineered for control of white mold and leaf spot. } Field studies have shown that Lucento fungicide outperforms competitors like Abound fungicide on yields under heavy disease pressure. } Active Ingredients: w Bixafen: Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors, FRAC Group 7 w Flutriafol: Demethylation inhibitors, FRAC Group 3 } Only premix of proven SDHI bixafen and FMC-patented flutriafol active ingredients. } Preventative and curative control of leaf spot and white mold. } Alternative mode of action reduces dependence on strobilurins and helps manage resistance risk. } Some state registrations may still be pending.

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Producer Glad For Aldicarb Return

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oot-knot nematode is one of the most destructive pests in Georgia peanut production. The problem is further complicated by its wide host range, dwindling control options and particularly challenging management in sandier type soils.

“We have problems with several types of nematodes including lesion and ring, but the most problematic is root-knot nematode,” says Tommy Dollar, CEO of Dollar Family Farms in Bainbridge, Georgia. “It affects both peanuts and cotton.”

One of the primary nematicides used for root-knot nematode for years — aldicarb — all but disappeared from the market when Bayer CropScience suspended support for Temik and ceased manufacturing.

Dollar says they were initially using Telone for a nematicide and Thimet for thrips control. That changed as more restrictions were placed on Telone.

“Then we evolved into using some seed treatments, but they just didn’t fight the nematodes like we had been able to do for years when we had Temik,” Dollar says. “When you’re in a peanut/cotton rotation, every year the problem grows because you’re fighting root-knot regardless of the rotation. I think the nematode population just out-populated what the seed treatments could do for us.”

An Old ‘New’ Product Although aldicarb never lost registration, it was essentially unavailable for purchase until AgLogic Chemical Co. secured the right to manufacture it again. Sales began in 2017 under the product name AgLogic aldicarb pesticide and the active ingredient is the same as Temik.

Dollar jumped at the chance to use the product again.

“There was limited availability, but I bought every pound I could get my hands on,” he says. “We applied AgLogic aldicarb at a rate of 10 pounds per acre to some of our peanuts.

At harvest, we saw as much as a 1,000 pound per acre yield increase in the peanuts treated with aldicarb versus those that were not. The difference was tremendous.”

Early Season 2018 As 2018 began, Dollar was optimistic. He expanded use of AgLogic aldicarb in peanuts and used it on cotton at 3 pounds per acre. As the season progressed, the outlook was promising.

Todd Massey, President of Dollar Farm Products agreed.

“In peanuts, as well as cotton, the crop jumped out of the ground,” Massey says. “Both had beautiful, consistent stands.

The roots were stronger, which helped us in early 2018 with all the rain we got. There weren’t any up and down spots. The leaves were healthy instead of ragged like you normally see when pests feed on them. And you could tell there was a very positive impact on nematode control.”

Dollar and Massey were also very encouraged with the early season nematode, thrips and aphid control and how it fit into

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their insect management program. “One of the benefits of using AgLogic aldicarb at planting is we didn’t have to come back with a foliar,” Massey says.

Enter Hurricane Michael As Hurricane Michael became a tropical depression in the Caribbean, growers were already anxiously eyeing their crops.

Dollar, with multiple agricultural businesses, uses long-term forecasting tools and was particularly concerned.

“Before long, there wasn’t any doubt the storm was coming,” he says. “We knew it was going to be bad, and it would probably hit us at the most inopportune time.”

He was right. Growers were scrambling to harvest as much as they could. Michael made landfall on Oct. 10 as a Category 4 hurricane, which dissipated into a Category 3 when it reached Georgia — a distinction with little difference.

The Aftermath Dollar was able to harvest most of his peanuts with about a 10-15 percent loss, but cotton and pecans were devastated. “We harvested about 25 percent of the cotton. It was a disaster. Our customers’ pecan operations also suffered serious damage.”

Despite this, Dollar intends to use AgLogic aldicarb again.

“It’s a good product, and we need it,” he says. “We have so much nematode pressure and other problems with insects.

Plus, we get about 55 inches of rain here a year. Getting peanuts and cotton off to a strong, vigorous start, establishing that early season root structure and protecting against nematodes and early season insects is critical.

“It’s essential to have effective pest control options to successfully grow our crops,” he continues. “We can’t do anything about the hurricanes, but we can set ourselves up for the best chance of success if we have products like AgLogic aldicarb. We’re very pleased to have it back.” PG Article provided on behalf of AgLogic Chemical Co. PE ANUTGROWER .COM

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