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Peanuts Make a Great Gift for Christmas

For that last minute shopper, how about buying peanuts. According to Tyron Spearman, there are various reasons why this makes a great gift. Sponsored ContentStrong 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, …

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Thankful for Passage of Agricultural Economic and Disaster Assistance

Many in agriculture are pleased with the final passage last Friday of the Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations legislation, which includes agricultural economic assistance and disaster assistance. And according to Tyron Spearman, the United States Peanut Federation (USPF) applauds Congress for their efforts. Last Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 10545 by a vote of 366-34, which included a continuing …

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TSWV Resistant Peanut Varieties to Allow Earlier Planting with Minimal Virus Impact

By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut growers will soon have new varieties to implement that provide better resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). It will allow farmers to plant earlier in the season with less vulnerability to the disease, says Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist. “When you look at everything that’s coming out besides nematodes resistance on …

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American Agriculture History Minute: Funk Brothers’ Advancement of Corn Seed

I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Eugene Funk was the grandson of Isaac Funk, one of McLean County, Illinois’ earliest settlers and arguably the best livestock producer in the area at the time. The Funk’s success in livestock led them to consider how they might achieve similar advances in corn. Eugene studied science for three years at …

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Disappointment with Lack of Economic Assistance for Farmers

Many in agriculture are disappointed after the recent breakdown of congressional discussions on the inclusion of economic assistance for farmers in upcoming appropriations legislation. Tyron Spearman reports this includes the United States Peanut Federation. Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …

Cotton Production Forecast from USDA/NASS

All cotton production is forecast at 14.3 million 480-pound bales, up less than 1 percent from the previous forecast and up 18 percent from 2023. Based on conditions as of December 1, yields are expected to average 792 pounds per harvested acre, up 3 pounds from the previous forecast but down 107 pounds from 2023. All cotton area harvested is forecast at 8.63 million acres, unchanged …

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Research Continues to Keep Fungal Disease Out of U.S. Peanuts

Peanut growers here in the U.S. have enough issues dealing with various pests and diseases. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, research efforts continue to keep another fungal disease from affecting our peanut crops. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …

Disappointing Output: Georgia Peanut Yields Averaging 3,500 Pounds Per Acre

By Clint Thompson A combination of various weather events has led Georgia’s peanut yields to decrease significantly this year. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, said between the May rains, two hurricanes and cool fall weather, yields ended up much lower than expected. “When you talk about events that happened, everybody wants to concentrate on the two storms, …

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Promoting Peanuts in Schools

Peanut allergies are an issue the industry has been working on for quite a few years. But as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts have been underway to introduce peanuts to kids in schools. Sponsored ContentStrong 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 …

Georgia Cotton Update: 15% Left to Harvest

By Clint Thompson It is the second week in December and there is still cotton left to be harvested throughout Georgia. Camp Hand, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension cotton agronomist, discussed the crop at this week’s Georgia Farm Bureau meeting in Jekyll Island, Georgia. “We’re probably about 80% or 85% harvested. Yields are all over the board. It just depends …