By Clint Thompson Temperatures this winter have been abnormally mild, which could be a problem for row crop farmers when they begin planting this year’s crop. The lack of freezing temperatures is likely to spark nematode activity, and Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension plant pathologist, encourages all producers to be prepared. “I’m telling growers I’ve had to break …
Peanut Usage is Up
The latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicate peanut usage is up. Tyron Spearman runs through the new 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 Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Peanut Acreage Needs to Decrease to Improve Prices
By Clint Thompson For peanut prices to improve for farmers, acreage needs to decrease significantly in 2020, according to Adam Rabinowitz, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension agronomist and assistant professor. He said U.S. demand has become stagnant, relatively flat for four years. Production needs to decrease this year if prices are going to increase. This will happen either through …
Peanut Industry News
Today, Tyron Spearman has various peanut industry issues for growers across the Southeast. 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 …
Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Offers Various Prizes
The 2020 Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held this Thursday, Feb. 7 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan, Ala. As Tyron Spearman reports, a variety of prizes will be awarded at this year’s show. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for Wednesday, Feb. 5
The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold its annual Research Report Day on Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), on the University of Georgia Tifton campus. Tyron Spearman has more details. The agenda for the GPC Research Report Day is available online at www.gapeanuts.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …
Discussing a Reduction in Planted Acres for Peanuts
During a recent event, a discussion was held concerning a need for a reduction in planted acres of peanuts this year. Tyron Spearman has that story, along with a reminder about the Alabama-Florida Peanut Show coming up next week. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Phase-One Deal’s Impact on Cotton
By Clint Thompson The phase-one deal the United States signed with China on Jan. 15 should eventually improve cotton prices for farmers, according to Adam Rabinowitz, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension ag economist. The deal stipulates that China will increase its purchases of agricultural products by $32 billion over two years. Rabinowitz believes this will only help cotton prices that …
Five Factors Key to Improving Corn Production
By Clint Thompson If farmers want to achieve high corn yields this growing season, they’ll need to consider five factors, according to Ron Heiniger, professor and Extension specialist in corn at North Carolina State University. He highlighted the importance of light, water, nutrients, genetics and temperature during a presentation at the University of Georgia (UGA) Corn Short Course meeting held …
Planters Super Bowl Ad Shows Demise of Mr. Peanut
Planters basically shook the snack world last week by announcing that their iconic Mr. Peanut mascot is dead at the age of 104. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, Mr. Peanut sacrificed himself to save his friends. The brand released an ad showing Mr. Peanut’s demise, and according to Planters, the commercial will air during the Super Bowl this …