Sclerotinia blight has been found in several fields in Gates County. Cool, wet weather is highly favorable for Sclerotinia blight development, particularly in fields where the canopy is within 6 inches of closing.
Fields with a history of Sclertinia blight should be scouted now!
Daily Sclerotinia blight advisories are available by email or at http://ncsupeanut.blogspot.com/
For information about Sclerotinia blight control, see 2013 Peanut Information