University of Florida Peanut Field Day is Thursday

Randall Weiseman August 18, 2015 Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts

Dr. Barry Tillman, NFREC Peanut Breeder, will share results on newer peanut varieties. Photo credit: Doug Mayo

Dr. Barry Tillman, University of Florida/IFAS peanut breeder, invites growers to attend the annual Peanut Field Day this Thursday, August 20, at the North Florida Research and Education Center near Marianna. Tyron Spearman has more on the story.

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