|
| GROWER'S CORNER: FOR GROWERS, BY GROWERS |
Economic Evaluation of Management Systems for Insect and Disease Pests of Peanut
Insect/Pest Resistance
James R. Weeks |
| | | Auburn University
| In this project, three systems of production inputs in insect and disease control were evaluated in studies at Headland and Marianna. At Headland irrigated and non-irrigated studies were evaluated during 2001-2003. A total of 5 studies were conducted over this period.
At Marianna, 2 irrigated studies were conducted in 2002 and 2003. Georgia Green variety peanut was most economically efficient under high levels of management. Maximum disease and insect control programs improved yields particularly under irrigated conditions. The partially disease resistant variety C99R produced high yields even with low inputs for disease control.
Over all the locations and years the IPM management program produced the most efficient economic returns. Yields of peanuts were not always highest in this system, but with moderate levels of disease and insect management under a carefully monitored situation the net returns were as good as or better than the high input system.
The results of these studies support the resurgence in the adoption of tried and tested IPM practices to help peanut farmers in sustaining their peanut production.
For complete study information contact Emily Avakian at eavakian@nationalpeanutboard.org.
| | |
|
|
|
|
