Expectations for higher-than-normal May temperatures have Wiregrass corn producers on edge as the spring growing season shapes up to be a dry one. Brandon Dillard, an Alabama Extension regional agent of agronomic crops, said farmers in the area were ahead of the planting schedule earlier in the season. “This was one of the best looking dryland corn crops I’ve seen …
Hershey Investing in Expansion
A well-known company has announced they are expanding a manufacturing operation which will be a boost for the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Lower Global Peanut Production Expected
New predictions indicate global peanut production for 2018-2019 will be down. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Crop Analysis
Even as planting continues, the first analysis of the 2019 peanut crop has been issued. Tyron Spearman runs through the numbers.
Southeast Peanut Planting Ahead of Average
While dry conditions continue, peanut planting in Alabama, Florida and Georgia is running ahead of the average. Tyron Spearman has the latest numbers.
Dry Weather Hampering Peanut Planting
Planting progress continues across the Southeast, but as Tyron Spearman reports, dry conditions are hampering peanut planting in many areas of the Southeast.
Exchange of Farmer Stock Peanuts
USDA announced an exchange of farmer stock peanuts has been made. Tyron Spearman has the details.
Peanut Planting Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on where peanut planting stands of as this past week.
Medallion of Honor Awarded
Frank McGill, a retired University of Georgia extension agronomist known as “Mr. Peanut,” was recently awarded the Medallion of Honor. Tyron Spearman has the story.
Peanut Genome Initiative Published
The Peanut Foundation recently announced the Peanut Genome Initiative has been published. Tyron Spearman has the details.