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All About the PodEpisode 38, Season 3 ---- Harvest After the Freeze.In this episode, Scott Monfort, Eric Prostko, Wes Porter, and Bob Kemerait discussed the current status of peanut harvest in relation to the freeze this past week. The team also talked about the impacts of the cold and dry weather on available moisture, disease/nematodes, and weeds. Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.
2025-11-1450 minAll About the PodEpisode 36, Season 3 -- Late October Crop Conditions - Digging, Disease, and InsectsIn this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, and Clemen Olivera discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insect and disease . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.
2025-10-291h 07All About the PodEpisode 35, Season 3 -- Crop update as of October 24 -- Insects, Disease, Yield and GradeIn this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insect and disease . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.
2025-10-241h 00All About the PodEpisode 34, Season 3 --- Mid October Crop Conditions (Yields and Grades) across GeorgiaIn this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, Bailey Abney, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the changes in weather conditions this week along with the late planted crop as it relates to yields and grades. Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.
2025-10-171h 00All About the PodEpisode 31, Season 3 --- Rain returns after a month for part of Georgia- Impact on the crop?In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan discussed the impact of the recent rains on the peanut crop and harvest in some areas of Georgia. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
2025-09-2658 minAll About the PodEpisode 28, season 3 -- Harvest begins for the early crop, comments on Maturity, disease management and irrigating needs for the rest of the crop.In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, Eric Prostko, and Albert Culbreath discussed digging recommendations of the early planted crop, and disease management/water needs for the rest of the crop. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
2025-09-051h 10All About the PodEpisode 25, Season 3 -- Management Comments for the Second Half of the SeasonIn this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Tim Brenneman, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, Scott Tubbs, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation and pest management concerns as of August 15. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
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PlantopiaMore than peanuts in the Peach StateIn this episode, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia, Tipton joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his long career as an extension plant pathologist working primarily on peanut and cotton diseases both across the southeastern U.S. and internationally in the Philippines, Haiti and Guyana. He discusses the busy life of an extension plant pathologist, the importance of international research in providing perspective, and the value of building long-term working relationships with growers and producers. Dr. Kemerait also discusses the future of extension and his hopes for the future of our profession.
2025-07-2941 minAll About the PodEpisode 21, Season 3 -- National Peanut Update at APRES 2025In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and peanut specialists/faculty from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation in a majority of the peanut-producing states in the USA up to Mid July
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Talkin' Cotton PodcastConsiderations for insect, foliar disease, and irrigation management in July 2025Drs. Phillip Roberts, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Camp Hand discuss the current status of the Georgia crop and some thoughts surrounding insect management, management of foliar diseases, and irrigation.
2025-07-0439 minAll About the PodEpisode 18, Season 3 --- Late June Crop Conditions and Pest Management CommentsIn this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation, and pest management options. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
2025-06-271h 00All About the PodEpisode 17, Season 3 -- Episode 17 Season 3. All About The Pod -- Herbicide, Insecticide, Fungicide, Irrigation, and Fertility CommentsIn this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed the current crop situation, and pest management. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
2025-06-1852 minTalkin' Cotton PodcastLate planting and early squaring considerationsDrs. Phillip Roberts, Bob Kemerait, and Camp Hand discuss some considerations as we wind up planting and thoughts about cotton that is beginning to square throughout Georgia.
2025-06-0946 minAll About the PodEpisode 15, Season 3 --- Crop Conditions as of June 6thIn this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, Albert Culbreath, Tim Brenneman, and Taylor Singleton discussed the current conditions as of June 6th. Topics include stands, weed management, spray mixtures, and early-season insect and disease issues. If you would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
2025-06-061h 05All About the PodEpisode 14, Season 3 - Last Quarter of the Planting SeasonIn this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Eric Prostko, Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, and Scott Tubbs discussed the current conditions as of May 30th. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
2025-05-301h 05All About the PodEpisode 13, Season 3 --- Current Crop Conditions Mid-MayIn this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Bob Kemerait, and Scott Tubbs discussed the current conditions as of May 23rd. We also got Agent Updates from Seth McAllister (Terrell), Wade Parker (East Georgia), Justin Odom (Seminole), and Justin Hand (Tift). If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
2025-05-231h 02All About the PodEpisode 12, Season 3 -- Update on Seed Quality, Pest Management, and Current ConditionsIn this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed planting issues related to seed quality, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and the current conditions as of May 16th. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast (Dicamba Injury) at: Season 3, Episode 12 | All About the Pod News
2025-05-161h 06Talkin' Cotton PodcastCotton Planting Time: thoughts from the UGA Cotton TeamDrs. Camp Hand, Henry Sintim, Wes Porter, Bob Kemerait, and Phillip Roberts join Sarah Hobby in the podcast studio on the UGA Tifton Campus to discuss planting conditions and at-plant decisions to be made. Topics include planter setup and seeding rates, fertility including starter fertilizers, poultry litter and side-dress timings as well as the importance of Potassium. Nematodes and disease management, thrips management and the Thrips Infestation Predictor Model, and thoughts on management of conventional cotton are also discussed.
2025-05-0949 minAll About the PodEpisode 11, Season 3 ---- Seed Quality, Pest Management, and WeatherIn this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Albert Culbreath, Scott Tubbs, Bob Kemerait, and Eric Prostko discussed planting issues related to seed quality, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and the potential weather pattern over the weekend. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.
2025-05-091h 07All About the PodEpisode 10, Season 3 -- Planting Issues Along with Disease and Insect ManagementIn this episode, Drs. Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Wes Porter, Scott Tubbs, Bob Kemerait, and Tim Brenneman discussed planting issues along with disease and insect management. If you have any questions or would like to suggest topics for discussion on a future episode, contact your local UGA Extension agent.Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at: Season 3, Episode 10 | All About the Pod News
2025-05-021h 03Talkin' Cotton PodcastEarly season considerations for 2025Drs. Wes Porter, Phillip Roberts, Bob Kemerait and Camp Hand discuss early season considerations with respect to planter and irrigation setup, thrips management, nematode and seedling disease considerations, and other topics pertinent to the early part of the 2025 growing season.
2025-04-2549 minAll About the PodEpisode 8- Early Season Questions and ConcernsIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort dives into the world of peanuts with experts Dr. Wes Porter, Jackson Porter (Engineer in Training), Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Nino Brown. The team discussed the current weather conditions affecting planting and addresses this week's questions and concerns. For any inquiries or comments, please reach out to your local county agent.
2025-04-181h 10All About the PodEpisode 2, Season 3 - SE Peanut Specialists Conduct Live Podcast at The National Peanut Buying Points ConferenceIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Kris Balkcom (Auburn University), and Dr. Barry Tillman (University of Florida) discussed the potential impacts of increased acres and shortened rotations pest issues, variety choices, yield, and quality. We thank the National Peanut Buying Points Association for the invitation to participate in the conference.
2025-02-171h 08Talkin' Cotton PodcastCotton nematode and disease update for 2025 - Bob KemeraitDr. Bob Kemerait discusses updates for 2025 surrounding nematode and disease management.
2025-02-1733 minAll About the PodEpisode 43, Season 2 - New Labels and Endangered Species ACT, Part 2In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with
Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, AND Dr. Taylor Singleton. The team continued to discuss the new labels for pesticides as it relates to the endangered species act. Bob Kemerait also provided a few items to remember on diseases as we start the new year.
For more information, please reach out to your local agent.
Go to All About the Pod News for supplemental information referred to during the podcast at:
All About the Pod News | A supplement to...
2024-12-2055 minAll About the PodEpisode 40, Season 2 ---- 2024 Disease Risk Index MeetingIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the importance of the annual Disease Risk Index Meeting with the multi-state peanut team. This year's participants in the podcast were: Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, Dr. Albert Culbreath, Dr. Barry Tillman (UFL), Dr. Ian Small (UFL), Dr. Brendan Zurweller (Miss State), Dr. Dan Anco (Clemson), Daniel Leonard, and Dr. LeAnn Lux (NCSU). Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.
2024-12-0450 minAll About the PodEpisode 38. Season 2 -- Season RecapIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with
Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. The team discussed the many weather events this season and their impact. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.
2024-11-1556 minAll About the PodEpisode 37, Season 2 --- Late Season HarvestIn this episode, Dr. Mark Abney talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Harshavardhan Thippareddi and Dr. Scott Tubbs. The team discussed the current situation as of the 2nd week of November. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.
2024-11-0839 minTalkin' Cotton PodcastCrop Status, Defoliation Issues, Nematode Sampling, and Module HandlingDrs. Wes Porter, Phillip Roberts, Bob Kemerait, and Camp Hand discuss the status of the crop, defoliation issues, module handling, some brief plot results, and thoughts headed into the offseason.
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Ag in the CabEpisode 5: Brennan and Robbie Talk with Dr. Bob Kemerait on nematodes and crop diseases.Episode Summary:On Episode Five, Brennan and Robbie are joined by Dr. Bod Kemerait, UGA Plant Pathologist for Agronomic Crops. This week, you will learn about nematode and disease management, taking steps to mitigate nematode and diseases for the 2025 planting season, and Dr. Kemerait’s international work teaching agriculture students around the world to improve productivity worldwide. A long episode with some extra information, but as always with Dr. Kemerait, it is packed full of a lot of great information!Dr. Kemerait’s Faculty Profile: https://plantpath.caes.uga.edu/people/faculty/bob-kemerait.htmlCh...
2024-11-0556 minAll About the PodEpisode 36, Season 2 -- Extremely Dry Conditions Continue to Slow Maturity and HarvestIn this episode, Dr. Mark Abney talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. The team discussed the slow advancements of peanut maturity and harvest, particularly in the context of the unusually dry conditions over the last month. For more information, please reach out to your local agent.
2024-11-0257 minAll About the PodEpisode 33, Season 2 -- What to do with cooler temperature?In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prosko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Tyron Spearman (Executive Director for the Nation Peanut Buying Points Association). In this episode, the peanut team provide a little more information on the recovery from the hurricane and what to do as a result of cooler temperatures.
2024-10-1155 minAll About the PodEpisode 31, Season 2 --- Potential Impact of Hurricane HeleneIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Bob Kemerait. In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current crop situation as Hurricane Helene approaches Georgia. Topics include the hurricane's potential impact on the crop and pests (diseases and insects).
2024-09-2651 minAll About the PodEpisode 30 - Mid-Late September Crop ReportIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation for the last two weeks of September. Topics include The GA Peanut Tour, the impact of pests (diseases and insects) on maturity along with the weather, the current status of leafspot, white mold, and spider mites, and a little information on maturity as it relates to days after planting.
2024-09-201h 07All About the PodEpisode 29, Season 2 -- Mid-September Weather and Current Crop SituationIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation related to the recent rain event and how it impacts maturity, disease, and other pests for the next week or so. The group also talked about the non-irrigated crop, seed peanuts, and weeds over the winter.
2024-09-131h 00Talkin' Cotton PodcastEnd of season disease, nematode, and insect considerations, irrigation termination, and defoliation/harvest prep discussionDrs. Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, Phillip Roberts, and Camp Hand discuss the current status of the crop, disease and nematode considerations at the close of 2024 and as we approach 2025, irrigation termination, preparing for harvest, the insect situation, and getting ready for defoliation.
2024-09-0644 minAll About the PodEpisode 27, Season 2 Approaching Harvest - Part 2In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Wes Porter and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation and things to keep in mind as we approach harvest, part 2. Topics include current disease and insect pressure, late season water management, and peanut maturity of April planted and non-irrigated fields.
2024-08-3059 minAll About the PodEpisode 24, Season 2 --- Drying Out After The StormIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with
Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Kaelyn Morgan. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the crop situation on August 9th after Tropical Storm Debby.
2024-08-091h 04Talkin' Cotton PodcastHurricane Debby, Cotton IPM, and disease managementDrs. Bob Kemerait, Phillip Roberts, Camp Hand and Tift County grower Chris Goodman (and son Palmer) discuss considerations following Hurricane Debby, insect pest management, and disease management.
2024-08-0943 minAll About the PodEpisode 23, Season 2 ---- Crop Conditions moving into AugustIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with
Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the crop situation on August 2nd. Topics include Mixing mistakes, insect pressure & correct identification, irrigation & sensors, deer repellents and the growth regulator.
2024-08-021h 05Talkin' Cotton PodcastCLRDV-induced bronze wilt discussion, and late July pest and crop management considerationsDrs. Bob Kemerait, Wes Porter, Phillip Roberts, Sudeep Bag, and Camp Hand discuss CLRDV-induced bronze wilt, foliar diseases of cotton, spider mites, irrigation considerations, and a recap of the Georgia Cotton Commission Mid-Year Meeting.
2024-07-2657 minAll About the PodEpisode 21, Season 2 --- Mid-July Crop UpdateIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with
Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the crop situation in Mid-July as it relates to pest management, water and fertility needs, and the growth regulator.
2024-07-171h 03All About the PodEpisode 20, Season 2 --- National Update from State Extension Specialists in the USAIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with
Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Cristiane Pilon, and peanut specialists/faculty from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current crop situation in a majority of the peanut-producing states in the USA
2024-07-141h 06All About the PodEpisode 17, Season 2 -- Dry Conditions and How It Changes Management ProgramsIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with
Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Bob Kemerait. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the dry conditions, fungicide programs, and insect and weed management.
2024-06-2051 minAll About the PodEpisode 14, Season 2 --- Late Planting and Pest ManagementIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Simer Virk, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current situation including irrigating, technology, fertility, insects, and diseases.
2024-06-0256 minAll About the PodEpisode 12, Season 2 --- Mid-May WeatherIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. WEs Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently happening in the field for the 3rd week of May.
2024-05-1752 minAll About the PodEpisode 11, Season 2 --- Weather and Planting Update
In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Jeremey Kichler (Colquitt Co. ANR Agent), Wade Parker (Regional Row Crop Agent in East GA), Joshua Dawson (Lowndes Co. ANR Agent), and Holley Anderson (County ANR Agent). In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently happening in the field for the second week of May along with getting an update from several county agents.
2024-05-101h 12All About the PodEpisode 10, Season 2 Answering Early Season QuestionsIn this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Bob Kemerait. In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently going on in the field in the first week of May along with answering grower questions. Topics include early season weed control, disease management,
water management, and inoculants.
2024-05-031h 08All About the PodEpisode 8 Season 2 ---- Planting Season has begun!!!In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Michael Toews, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently going on in the field along with answering some of the questions growers have.
2024-04-191h 03Talkin' Cotton PodcastPre-Plant Preparations - Episode 2Join Drs. Glen Harris, Simer Virk, Bob Kemerait, and Camp Hand as we discuss early season considerations with respect to fertility, diseases and nematodes, precision ag considerations, and early plantings of cotton.
2024-04-1231 minAll About the PodEpisode 7 Season 2 - preseason discussionIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. In this episode, the peanut team continued discussions on key items of interest before planting.
2024-04-121h 05All About the PodEpisode 6 season 2 -- Preplant Questions to Consider
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Corley Holbrook, Dr. Wes Porter and Dr. Scott Tubbs. In this episode, the peanut team revisited the breeding efforts for nematode and disease management along with answered questions related to early planting, weather, irrigation, weed management.
2024-04-0558 minAll About the PodEpisode 53 -- TSWV meeting results and a review of 2023 in the southeastIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, Dr. Albert Culbreath, and Dr. Barry Tillman (Peanut Breeder @ University of Florida), Dr. Brendan Zurweller (Peanut Agronomist @ Mississippi State), and
Alana Jacobson (Entomologist @ Aurburn University). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the results from this year's crop and Tomato Spotted Wilt Risk Index Meeting.
2023-12-0152 minAll About the PodEpisode 49 - Impacts of the Frost/Freezing TempsIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team discussed the recent frost and freezing temps as it relates to harvest along with a few items regarding varieties moving forward.
2023-11-0352 minAll About the PodEpisode 46 - Late season update and looking to 2024In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Justin Hand (Extension Agent in Tift County). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current situation with harvest and things to consider as we start to move into next season along with some behind the scene information on the peanut team.
2023-10-201h 10All About the PodEpisode 45 - Peanut Grades
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs. Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Simer Virk, Bill Tyson (Extension Agent in Bulloch County). The main topic discussed in this episode is Peanut Grade situation and the things that can impact %Total Sound Mature Kernels
2023-10-1354 minAll About the PodEpisode 44 - Cool Weather/Maturity/DiseaseIn this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs. Dr. Glen Harris, and Taylor Singleton. Topics discussed were Cool Weather, Maturity, Disease, insects, and the introduction of Taylor Singleton.
2023-10-0657 minAll About the PodEpisode 35 current situation in Georgia and Florida and information presented at the SE Peanut Growers ConferenceIn this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Simer Virk, Dr. Nino Brown, Dr. Barry Tillman, Dr. Ian Small, and Chris Cunninham. This week, the peanut team talks about the current situation in the Georgia and Florida in regard to crop growth and development, diseases, breeding efforts, precision ag technologies, and some of the information presented at the SE Peanut Growers Conference.
2023-07-3143 minAll About the PodEpisode 34 - Mid-July UpdateIn this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and Dr. Wes Porter. This week, the peanut team talks about the current situation in the counties in regard to diseases, TSWV, Insects, irrigation needs and deer damage.
2023-07-2145 minAll About the PodEpisode 33 APRESIn this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs and three Guests - Dr. David Jordan (NCSU), Dr. Dan Anco (Clemson University), and Kris Balkcom (Auburn University). This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in other peanut growing states While at the American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting next week in Savannah.
2023-07-1759 minAll About the PodEpisode 30
In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. This week the peanut team talks about the continued wet weather and recommendations on how to approach the disease and weed situations.
2023-06-2638 minAll About the PodEpisode 29 -- Management Decisions in Wet Situations
In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Wes Porter. This week the peanut team talks about the weather and how growers can approach managing fertility issues and pests during these wet periods.
2023-06-2042 minAll About the PodEpisode 26 Early Season Crop Situation
In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort, Glen Harris, Bob Kemerait, Eric Prostko, and Wes Porter talk about the first month of planting and what growers need to keep in mind as we move into June.
2023-05-2646 minAll About the PodEpisode 19 - Get To Know Your Extension Plant Pathologist!In this week's episode, get to know your extension plant pat, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and how he got to the position that he is in now!
2023-03-2724 min
All About the PodEpisode 5 - October Frost + Grade and Yield DeclineIn this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Mark Abney, and Dr. Bob Kemerait about the factors that cause grade and yield declines.
2022-10-2134 min
The Syngenta Thrive PodcastThey Saved An IndustryThe question for peanut farmers in the Southeast isn’t whether disease will be an issue each season, but when the disease will show up and how heavy the pressure will be. Forty years ago, those peanut farmers weren’t sure whether their industry would survive an onslaught from tomato spotted wilt virus. A concerted, collaborative industry effort found a way to manage that disease. University of Georgia Plant Pathologist Bob Kemerait is one of the Extension specialists who helped find the answer. He joins us to recall that effort, talk about Peanut Rx and the way forward for pean...
2022-06-1716 min
Georgia Peanuts PodcastNematode and Disease Management with Dr. Bob KemeraitOn this week's episode, the Georgia Peanuts Podcast interviews Dr. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia - Plant Pathologist, about nematode and disease management.
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Georgia Peanuts PodcastHow Rain Affects Fungicides with Dr. Bob KemeraitOn this weeks episode we are joined again by Dr. Bob Kemerait who discusses: What to do when you've missed applications, how long fungicides need before rain, types of fungicides to be using and more!
2021-08-0207 minGeorgia Peanuts PodcastDisease Update and Fungicide Programs with Dr. Bob KemeraitThis week we are joined again by Dr. Bob Kemerait who discusses: Current updates from the field, peanut diseases, fungicide programs, possible chemical shortages, and more! Links to UGA Peanut Guide Books and Peanut Rx: https://gapeanuts.com/growers/ Bob Kemerait Twitter
2021-06-0713 minGeorgia Peanuts PodcastEarly Season Diseases with Dr. Bob KemeraitDr. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Extension Specialist, joins us to talk about: early season diseases, nematodes, disease control programs, new chemicals and more.
2021-04-2614 min
The Cotton CompanionDicamba Saga Continues; Traits Paying Off in Nematode BattlesCotton Grower Editors Frank Giles and Jim Steadman review the rapid changes in the dicamba ruling. And Dr. Bob Kemerait joins in to discuss Georgia cotton, potential crop diseases and how new breeding traits are paying off in the fight against nematodes.
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