Strongarm has proven to be an excellent addition to our weed management arsenal and it is one option that will be available for 2001. In 2001 it is likely that the experimental herbicide Valor, from Valent Corporation, will be granted registrat ion for use on peanuts. Valor is expected to be registered for surface application at planting. This product controls a wide spectrum of broadleaf weeds, but does not effectively control nutsedges or annual grasses. We are hopeful that registration will be granted in time to permit use on the 2001 crop.
Valor holds good promise for control of a number of troublesome weeds.
Check with your County Extension Agent or Agricultural Chemical dealer concerning the status of this product as we approach the planting season. The variety picture has changed very little for the 2001 crop. This variety is a good grading, good yielding early maturing variety with excellent pod size, shape and color. VA 98R is susceptible to CBR and should not be planted in fields infested with this disease without preplant applications of metam sodium. Due to severe problems with CBR last year many growers are interested in planting the new CBR resistant variety Perry in 2001.