USDA has predicted the 2018 peanut crop will be twenty percent less than what was grown in 2017. Tyron Spearman looks at the numbers. 20 Percent Fewer Peanuts
Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday
The 22nd Annual Plains Peanut Festival will be held Saturday, September 22nd in Plains, Georgia. Tyron Spearman has more information. Plains Peanut Festival is Saturday Highlights from the 21st Annual Plains Peanut Festival Courtesy Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts For more information and to view a schedule of activities, visit the official website of the Plains Peanut Festival at www.plainsgeorgia.com.
Georgia Producer Promoting Peanuts at Harvest Time
Tyron Spearman recently talked with a peanut grower who serves on the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC). They discussed a recent promotion for peanuts and about harvest, which is underway. Georgia Producer Promoting Peanuts at Harvest Time
Research Keeping Georgia Peanut Growers in the Game
Tyron Spearman recently talked with a peanut grower who serves on the Georgia Peanut Commission about why research efforts are important to the industry. Research Keeping Georgia Peanut Growers in the Game
More Details from USDA Crop Report
Tyron Spearman has more details from the September crop reports released this week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). More Details from USDA Crop Report
Hurricane Florence Affecting Peanuts / Farm Bill Negotiations Continue
With Hurricane Florence moves closer to the Southeast, many in agriculture are preparing, including peanut growers. Tyron Spearman has that story, along with an update on the 2018 Farm Bill negotiations. Hurricane Florence Affecting Peanuts-Farm Bill Negotiations Continue
Celebrating National Peanut Day
Cathy Isom is celebrating a popular ingredient, snack and superfood. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Peanut Day Today is National Peanut Day! Despite its name and appearance, the peanut is not a nut, but rather a legume. Peanuts are rich in nutrients, providing over 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. They are also a good source of …
Peanut Estimates Decrease
In the September crop report released by USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), the estimate for this year’s peanut crop has dropped a little more. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Peanut Estimates Decrease
Agri View: Peanut Yield Success
Everett Griner talks about efforts in improving peanut yield in today’s Agri View. Peanut Yield Success Fifty years ago a ton of peanuts per acre was a good yield for a farmer. Today, you could go broke with a yield like that. An average crop now is 2 tons per acre. Doubling the yield, on any crop, is quite an …
Discussing Peanut Varieties
During last week’s University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, sponsored in part by the Georgia Peanut Commission, growers were able to learn more about various peanut research efforts. Tyron Spearman was there and talked with a well-known peanut breeder about both new and older varieties. Discussing Peanut Varieties