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Scott Monfort

Dr. Scott Monfort is currently the head Extension Peanut Agronomist and Associate Professor at the University of Georgia which has a 90% focus in extension outreach, and a 10% focus in research. Research in this role ties into his extension position and is used to assist growers in efficient crop production.

Dr. Monfort obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in Plant Protection and Pest Management. This opened an opportunity in Worth County Extension, and whilst in this position, Dr. Monfort pursued a Master’s degree in Plant Pathology.

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Lesser Cornstalk Borer in Peanut
UGA Peanut Entomologist Mark Abney shares scouting techniques for identifying Lesser Cornstalk Borers in peanuts.
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Peanut burrower bug poses a complex problem for producers
The peanut burrower bug is a tricky pest for Georgia’s peanut producers. Not only is an infestation invisible in a field from above the ground, damage done by the bugs’ piercing mouthparts can only be detected after peanuts are harvested and sent for processing, resulting in unexpected revenue loss.
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Sapkota Awarded 2nd Place in Poster Competition

Madan Sapkota, M.S. student advised by Dr. Simer Virk, won second place in the M.S. Poster Competition at the American Peanut and Research Society's (APRES) annual meeting in Dallas, Texas.

Sapkota presented his work on selection of optimal spray parameters and utilization of precision spray technologies for pesticide applications in peanut.

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It started raining. What do we do now for peanut pests?
The July rain in South Georgia will reduce the severity of lesser cornstalk borer infestations in many fields and will at least buy us some time before spider mites become a serious concern. If the rain continues through the remainder of the season, we will likely not have to battle...
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Time to Scout Peanuts for Lesser Cornstalk Borer
Regardless of whatever else has to be done on the farm in South Georgia over the next fourteen days, one thing that needs to happen is scouting peanut fields for lesser cornstalk borer (LCB). This insect is the most damaging pest of peanut in Georgia; it feeds on stems, pegs,...