By Clint Thompson Alabama’s cotton crop is progressing with some ready for defoliation in a week or so, says Steve Brown, Alabama Extension cotton specialist. The state of this year’s cotton crop varies throughout the state, though some places have been hurt by rain and humidity. “The crop, overall, looks pretty good in places,” Brown said. “The last week or …
UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day Slated for Wednesday
Event co-sponsored by Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and UGA Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission remind growers that it is not too late to register for this year’s virtual University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day. The half-day event is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9 and will focus on …
Increase in Usage of Peanuts
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) latest Peanut Stocks and Processing Report, utilization of shelled edible grade is up 3% from last year. Tyron Spearman runs through the latest numbers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …
National Peanut Festival Postponed
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it was announced this week that the 2020 National Peanut Festival held in Dothan, Alabama has been postponed. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Peanut Crop Update
Whiteflies and white mold are two factors that are being noted in reports from some peanut fields across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …
Cotton Bolls Opening; Peanut Crop a Bright Spot
When it comes to the nation’s cotton crop, Hurricane Laura had an impact, especially with the fact that bolls were opening. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has an update on how many have opened across the belt. Rippey notes the condition of the peanut crop is a bright spot. In Alabama, 97% of the crop was setting bolls, which compares to …
Peanuts Remain Top Consumed Nut in America
After noting that consumer eating habits are changing, the Director of Brand Strategy for the J.M. Smucker Company recently said peanuts remain the top consumed nut in America. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …
Ethanol Groups File Court Briefing Supporting Year-Round E15
Responding to the oil industry’s effort to undermine the expansion of E15, ethanol groups filed a court brief supporting E15. Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association and National Corn Growers Association recently filed the brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The brief supports and defends the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2019 regulation that finally allowed year-round …
Be Ready for Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Next Season
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) of peanuts was problematic for growers this year. While it is too late to do something about TSWV this year, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension plant pathologist Bob Kemerait encourages producers to take note and be prepared for next planting season. “Recognize that Tomato spotted wilt is really bad this year. There’s nothing you can …
Registration Ongoing for UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day
By Clint Thompson Registration is ongoing for the University of Georgia Cotton and Peanut Research Field Day, scheduled virtually for Sept. 9. Those interested in learning more about two high value row crops can also register on the Georgia Cotton Commission website and the Georgia Peanut Commission website. The field day will start at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at noon. …