All About the Pod

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current planting conditions, peanut stand issues, and reminders for the next week with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Scott Tubbs.  We also had two county agent updates this week from Macie Mosteller (Turner County) and Justin Odom (Seminole County).

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In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the weather forecast for the next week, potential germination issues related to last week's cool, wet weather, and planting considerations regarding Thrips, Disease, and other pests with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Lauren Lazaro, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. 

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In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current weather situation, current planted acres, tillage, and herbicide and insecticide comments with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Taylor Singleton, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Jacob Kalina (Brooks County ANR Agent).

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In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current planting conditions, weather, and early-season pests with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Eric Prosko, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Cody Powell (Miller County ANR Agent).

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In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, along with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Wes Porter, discussed the wildfires in East Georgia, worsening drought conditions, depleted soil moisture profiles, herbicide activity, thrips and TSWV, variety choices as it relates to #seed/lb and costs per acre to plant.

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments. Please keep everyone in your thoughts in Prayers in Southeast Georgia.

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current moisture issue and its impact on planting decisions with Dr. Taylor Singleton, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Lauren Lazaro.

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In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed early-season planting recommendations regarding weather and moisture with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and David Hall (Area Water Agent, Bleckley County).

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In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed current weather conditions, moisture needed at planting, fungicides at planting, GA Peanut Achievement Club, and other important items as we approach planting season with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Bob Kemerait, and Dr. Eric Prostko.

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In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed burndown scenarios, current weather conditions, and considerations as planting time approaches with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), Dr. Scott Tubbs, and Dr. Eric Prostko.

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All About the Pod News ---Slides on Herbicide Control 1.) Roundup mixed with zinc and 2.) preplant compared to preplant incorporated of Valor.

https://site.extension.uga.edu/thepod/2026/03/season-4-episode-4-more-preplant-considerations-including-dr-prostkos-herbicide-discussion/

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the new insecticide, tillage, burn down, in-furrow fungicide options, equipment calibration, and other early-season considerations with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Lauren Lazaro (new precision ag specialist), and Dr. Eric Prostko.

Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.