All About the Pod

Episode 6. Season 4 -- Early Planting Recommendations Regarding Weather and Moisture

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

Episode 5, Season 4 -- Preseason Discussions and Recommendations and Peanut Achievement Club

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

Episode 4, Season 4 -- Burndown comments and suggestions, current weather conditions, and things to consider as planting time approaches.

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

Episode 3, Season 4 -- Early season reminders/recommendations and introduction of new peanut team member

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.

Episode 2, Season 4 -- Comments on Soil Moisture and Temperatures, Varieties, Fertility, Tillage, & Burn Down

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the current soil moisture and temperatures, varieties, fertility, tillage, & burn down with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko.Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 1, Season 4 -- Early season planter maintenance and settings along with comments on weather effects on insects and diseases.

In this episode, Dr. Scott Monfort discussed the importance of planter and equipment maintenance, along with comments on the impacts of cold weather on insects and diseases for this year, with Dr. Mark Abney, Dr. Bob Kemerait, Dr. Scott Tubbs, Dr. Wes Porter, and Dr. Eric Prostko.Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 40, Season 3 -- 2025 Peanut RX Multi-State Peanut Update

In 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. Albert Culbreath, Dr. Barry Tillman (UFL), Joseph (UFL Student), Dr. Brendan Zurweller and Ethan Tuberville (Miss State), Dr. Dan Anco (Clemson), Daniel Leonard, and Dr. David Langston (VT).Please contact your county agent if you have questions or comments.

Episode 39, Season 3 -- Late Season Update and Discussion of Varieties, Yields, Grades, and The EPA Approval of New Insecticide

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, and Taylor Singleton provide a late-season update on the peanut crop, focusing on varieties, yields, and grades. The team also talked about the EPA approval of a new insecticide for peanuts. Please contact your agent if you have questions or need assistance.

Episode 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.

Episode 37, season 3 - -- Freeze Warning & Digging, Insects, and Economics

In this episode, Scott Monfort, Mark Abney, Scott Tubbs, Eric Prostko, Amanda Smith, and Clemen Olivera discussed the current status of the crop along with discussing current questions related to insects and economics . Call your local UGA extension agent if you have questions or need assistance.