According to an Extension peanut agronomist, Scott Monfort, crops in Georgia have experienced extreme temperatures and drought conditions for the past few weeks, which is taking a toll on many of the non-irrigated peanut fields. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle …
Whiteflies’ Impact to be Felt in Late-Planted Cotton
Cotton growers need to continue to monitor for whiteflies, as the pest is starting to impact fields across the Southeast, according to Alabama Extension cotton entomologist Ron Smith. “I know we’re finding them as far north as Quitman County (Georgia), which is just across from Eufala, Alabama. We know we’ve got them in the Panhandle of Florida, and we know …
Peanut Pre-Harvest Meeting Next Week
The 2020 Summer Conference & Pre-Harvest Event, sponsored by the American Peanut Shellers Association (APSA) and the National Peanut Buying Points Association (NPBPA), will be held August 10-13. Tyron Spearman reports this year will be a virtual event. There is no charge for members to participate in the NPBPA/APSA Summer Conference & Pre-Harvest Event, but registration is required. To learn …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026
No Ambitious Promotions for Peanuts
According to information presented during a recent event, the lack of an ambitious promotion for peanuts is hurting sales right now. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response …
UGA Southeast Research and Education Center to host annual field day online
By Josh Paine for UGA CAES News University of Georgia faculty will share the latest research on cotton, soybeans, corn and other southeast Georgia crops during the annual Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center Field Day held online Aug. 12. Research and Extension faculty will present current research conducted at the Midville facility to include agronomic, pest and disease management …
Soybean Industry Birthplace Alive With Excitement as ASA Marks 100 years
Aug. 4, 2020. St. Louis, MO. – The American Soybean Association (ASA) returned to its roots to celebrate a century of coordinated efforts and ensuing successes on behalf of U.S. soybean growers. With support from the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the family who helped launch one of the nation’s strongest agricultural advocacy offices, ASA celebrated its 100th anniversary on the …
Peanut Crop Update
According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the peanut crop in some areas of the Southeast is seeing a lack of soil moisture. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest weekly report.  Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Peanut Industry News Bites
Today, Tyron Spearman has a quick look at various news items of interest to folks in the peanut industry. Â Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed During Harvest
Alexandria, VA—August 3, 2020—As harvest begins across the country, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) reminds farmers about the importance of taking precautions to ensure treated seed does not enter the grain supply. “Seed treatments provide farmers with an economical means of protecting seeds and seedlings against early-season insect pests and diseases—resulting in stronger and more uniform stands, healthier plants …