All About the Pod
By Scott Monfort
All About the PodMay 17, 2024
Episode 14, Season 2 --- Late Planting and Pest Management
In 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.
Episode 13, Season 2 --- 3rd week of May "Replant Decisions"
In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Wes Porter. In this episode, the peanut team talked about the current replant situation and things to consider when making herbicide and insecticide choices.
Episode 12, Season 2 --- Mid-May Weather
In 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 10, Season 2 Answering Early Season Questions
In 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.
Episode 9, Season Two -- Week Two of Planting.
In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Cristiane Pilon, and Mr. Rome Ethredge (consultant in SW Georgia). In this episode, the peanut team talks about what is currently going on in the field along with answering grower questions.
Episode 8 Season 2 ---- Planting Season has begun!!!
Episode 7 Season 2 - preseason discussion
In 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 5 Season 2 -- County updates and Variety Descriptions
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort talked peanuts with Dr. Mark Abney, James Jacobs (Pierce County ANR Agent) and Justin Odom (Seminole County ANR Agent). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current situation in the counties related to weather current planting or the corn crop. The Peanut Team also talked about the thrips and provided some provided some extra information for the newer varieties.
Episode 4, Season 2 --- Revisiting Chlorpyrifos, Gypsum Sources, and Weed Management
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team discussed the current situation with Chlorpyrifos, calcium sources available for peanut, and weed management comments. Many of these discussion points came from questions asked during recent meetings we have attended.
Episode 2-3 Equipment, Fertility, Herbicide, and Seed Quality Discussion
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team discussed equipment maintenance, herbicides, fertility (lime and gypsum), and seed quality. Many of these discussion points came from questions asked during the recent county grower meetings.
Episode 2-2 Preseason Check List for Planting
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Simer Virk, and Dr. David West (GA Peanut Commission). In this episode, the peanut team discussed a few preseason items for growers to consider along with introducing Dr. David West from the GA Peanut Commission.
Episode 1-2 -- Starting A New Better Year
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team discussed a little bit regarding the 2023 season, preseason burndown in reduced tillage, southern corn rootworm, tillage research, and feedback/questions from county meetings.
Episode 54 -- Economic Outlook
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Nathan Smith (Economist at Clemson University). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the economic outlook of peanut for 2024.
Episode 53 -- TSWV meeting results and a review of 2023 in the southeast
In 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.
Episode 52 - Drought situation, EU and Glyphosate, and other information
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Cristiane Pilon, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko. In this episode, the peanut team clarified a few things from previous podcast, the drought situation, and information on the EU regarding glyphosate.
Episode 51 - New Varieties and the Breeding Process
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Corley Holbrook (USDA Breeder), Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team discussed some of the new varieties along with how the breeding process works.
Episode 50 -- Insects and Aflatoxin Research and Is Georgia-06G Playing Out.
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Kemper Sutton, and Dr. Mark Abney. In this episode, the peanut team revisited Dr. Kemper's research project with Dr. Abney regarding insect damage and aflatoxin. The Team also discussed the situation with Georgia-06G playing out or Not along with issues around the EU.
Episode 49 - Impacts of the Frost/Freezing Temps
In 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.
Episode 48 -- Frost Warning
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, and Raymond Joyce (Extension Agent in Laurens County). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the cold weather predicted for next Wednesday (11/1) and Thursday (11/2) with the potential for a frost for some peanut producing counties.
Episode 47 - Deer and Hog Management from GADNR and USDA
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Cristiane Pilon (Row Crop Physiology, UGA), Brian Vickery (Region Supervisor, GADNR), Emily Belser (Wildlife Biologist, GADNR), and Matthew Ondovchik (Wildlife Biologist, USDA). In this episode, the peanut team discussed the ongoing problems with Deer and Hogs in Georgia and available programs to minimize crop damage.
Episode 46 - Late season update and looking to 2024
In 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.
Episode 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
Episode 44 - Cool Weather/Maturity/Disease
In 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.
Episode 43 -- Beginning of Harvest
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko along with Seth Mcallister (Terrell Co. Agent) and Braxton Crews (Webster/Marion Co. Agent). Topics discussed were late season insect, weeds and the current maturity situation in the state.
Episode 42 - Late Season Pest Management and Early Harvest Decisions
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. Topics discussed were late season insect, weeds, fertility issues along with the maturity differences observed in non-irrigated and irrigated.
Episode 41 -- Beginning of Harvest
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Wes Porter. Topics discussed were insect, late season water needs, and Maturity.
Episode 40 Problems After The Storm
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Albert Culbreath. Topics discussed were insect and disease issues after the hurricane. I also talked about the non-irrigated crop and the importance of determining when or if they need to be dug in order to minimize potential yield loss.
Episode 39 -- Late August Irrigation Recommendations, Fertility Issues, Maturity Determination, and Insect/Weed/Disease Management
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort is with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Tim Brenneman, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Wes Porter. We discussed quite a few topics (Irrigation, Fertility, Maturity Determination, and Insect/Weed/Disease Management) for growers to think about in late August.
Episode 38B -- Interview with Agents
In this week's episode, we are talking with Seth Mcalister (Terrell County Agent), John Bennett (Wilcox County Agent), Justin Hand (Tift County Agent), and James Jacobs (Pierce County Agent) about the current situation in their counties.
Episode 38 --- Insect situation in Late August
In this week's episode we have Dr. Scott Monfort with Dr. Mark Abney and Dr. Phillip Roberts discussing the insect situation in both Peanut and Cotton.
Episode 37 - Insect Management and Discussing Deer Issues with the GA Department of Natural Resources
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort and Dr. Mark Abney discuss the current insect issues in Peanut and then I talk with Dr. Camp Hand, Dr. Glen Harris, and Brian Vickery (Region Supervisor - R5 Game Management for GA DNR) about the deer issues we are having in peanut and cotton.
Episode 36 Update on the Peanut Crop Moving into August
In this week's episode, Dr. Scott Monfort, Dr. Eric Prostko, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Glen Harris, and Dr. Mark Abney discuss the current growing conditions and pest issues in the peanut crop as we head into August.
Episode 35 current situation in Georgia and Florida and information presented at the SE Peanut Growers Conference
In 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.
Episode 34 - Mid-July Update
In 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.
Episode 33 APRES
In 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.
Episode 32
In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Bill Tyson (Bulloch County Agent), Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Eric Prostko, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in the counties and discussions about Weed Escapes, Insects, Growth Regulator and the American Peanut Research and Education Society meeting next week in Savannah.
Episode 31 -- Catching Up and Update from Colquitt County
In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Jeremy Kichler (Colquitt County Agent), Dr. Glen Harris, Dr. Wes Porter, Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Tim Brenneman, and Dr. Scott Tubbs. This week the peanut team talks about the current situations in the counties and discussions of things growers can do to catch up on pest management and fertility.
Episode 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.
Episode 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.
Episode 28 - Transitioning from Planting to Growth and Development
In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort is with Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Simer Virk. Some of the topics discussed are late planting/replanting, earlier season water needs and irrigation, and application considerations for pesticides and gypsum.
Episode 27 -- Stand issues and Herbicide applications
In this week's episode, Dr. Monfort and Eric Prostko are on the rode visiting growers regarding stand issues and herbicide applications.
Episode 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.
Episode 25 - Early May Crop Update for Peanut and Cotton
In this week's episode, the peanut and cotton team provide updates on the planting and early season concerns that growers need to consider.
Episode 24 - Planting Seed Quality
In this week's episode, Macie and Dr. Monfort talk about the first 2 weeks of planting and the impact of seed handling on seed splitting and stand issues.
Episode 23 - Planting Season Check In!
In this week's second episode, The Peanut Team gives a planting season update on what they are seeing in the field.
Episode 23 - Rural Georgia, Growing Stronger!
This week's episode is different than what we usually talk about but it is a conversation that is needed. Macie and Dr. Monfort talk to UGA Southwest District Area Health Agent, Jennifer Dunn, about her role in helping farmers and ranchers find the support they need to combat day-to-day stressors within this industry. This is not a light topic by any means but we hope that this episode helps you find the resources that you or a friend may need. Below are links to resources that we talked about throughout this episode.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: #988
UGA Extension County Offices Contact: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices.html
Rural Georgia: Growing Stronger: https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/Rural.html
Georgia Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network: https://www.farmandranchstress.com/
Mental Health and the Impact on Farm Families: https://agrisafe.org/
Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention
Emergency Resources: https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/emergencies.html
Disaster Relief Resources: https://agr.georgia.gov/disaster-relief
Preparing and Emergency Food Supply, Short Term Food Storage: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/preparing-an-emergency-food-supply-short-term-food-storage
Home Emergency Preparedness Checklist: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%201428-1_1.PDF
AgrileadHER: https://www.agrileadher.com/
“It’s easier to go to the beer store than ask for help”: Hopkins, N., Proctor, C., Muilenburg, J. L., & Kershaw, T. (2023). 'It’s easier to go to the beer store than ask for help’: A qualitative exploration of barriers to health care in rural farming communities. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 47(2), 104–113. https://doi.org/10.1037/rmh0000224
Jennifer Dunn, LMFT
Rural Health Agent
Jennifer.dunn@uga.edu
Episode 21 - New Seed Treatments and Cooler Temperatures!
In this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Tim Brenneman and Dr. Scott Monfort about the new seed coats growers will see this year and the cooler temperatures that may impact planting.
Episode 20 - Buckle Up! It's Almost Planting Time!
In this week's episode, Macie talks with Dr. Monfort, Dr. Kemerait, and Dr. Prostko about pre-plant considerations.