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TIFTON, Ga. – Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award. The state winner will be announced at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Tifton, Georgia. The award is sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission and BASF. The Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award is based upon the applicant’s overall farm …
Nominations Open for the 2026 Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) has announced that nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer Award, which recognizes exceptional young producers for their leadership, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. The award honors a Georgia peanut farmer who demonstrates excellence in farm management, environmental and conservation …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds industry leaders to save the date for next year’s Georgia Peanut Farm Show, scheduled for Jan. 15, 2026, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. The 49th annual event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Peanut farmers and industry leaders will learn more …
By Clint Thompson The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo this week in Moultrie, Georgia, means attendees can once again visit the Georgia Peanut Commission building for its annual peanut delights. Maddie Frost, project coordinator-farm and field services for the Georgia Peanut Commission, talked about the three-day event this week and what growers and peanut lovers can expect when visiting the GPC. …
By Clint Thompson The Sunbelt Ag Expo, scheduled for Oct. 14-16 in Moultrie, Georgia, will feature Georgia as the Spotlight State, crown a new Farmer of the Year and showcase technological advancements through its field demonstrations. Chip Blalock, Sunbelt Ag Expo executive director, talked about this year’s event. “We are looking forward to the 47th annual North America’s premier farm …
Georgia Peanut Tour Highlights State’s Dominance in U.S. Peanut Production The 2025 Georgia Peanut Tour wrapped up this past week, shining a spotlight on the state’s leadership in U.S. peanut production. Hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission, University of Georgia, and other industry leaders, the tour offered insight into crop progress, acreage growth, and the counties leading the charge. “The …
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Tour educated attendees this week about everything that is pertinent to the industry’s success every year. The tour provided attendees an opportunity to witness peanut digging and harvesting up close, along with visiting peanut facilities across the South Georgia area. Mark Abney, University of Georgia entomologist and Georgia Peanut Tour chairman, discussed the tour …
TIFTON, Ga. – Sixteen farmers were recently recognized by the University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Team for their high yielding peanuts in 2024. The high yields ranged from 4,145 to 6,095 pounds per acre. The winners were recognized at a dinner in August which was sponsored by the UGA Peanut Team, the Georgia Peanut Commission, American Peanut Shellers Association, National …
By Clint Thompson Peanut digging has begun in some fields across Georgia. The process will ramp up next week, according to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension peanut agronomist. He discussed the peanut crop during the UGA Cotton and Peanut Field Day on Wednesday. “We are beginning to see some (peanuts) come up in the state; a couple of …
Georgia Cotton and Peanut Day Highlights Industry Research and EU Trade Progress The Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission are joining forces to host Cotton and Peanut Day this week, offering producers valuable updates on research, policy, and international trade developments. “Coming up on the peanut calendar this week, the Georgia Cotton Commission and the Georgia Peanut Commission …
