By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) reminds producers about the upcoming listening sessions later this month that will help industry leaders prepare for the 2023 farm bill. The three sessions’ days and locations are as follows Aug. 24 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Decatur County Extension Office; 101 B Ag Lane, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817 Aug. 26 1 p.m. …
Crop Estimates Recap
Tyron Spearman has a recap of where things stand for the various row crops in USDA’s latest report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
More Peanuts Expected this Year
According to the latest numbers from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, there should be more peanuts this year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
Georgia Peanut Tour Cancelled
According to a release from the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC), the Georgia Peanut Tour Committee met and decided to cancel the 2021 Georgia Peanut Tour. It was noted they felt it was in the best interest of everyone’s safety with the uptick in COVID cases. But they noted that hopefully a tour will be held in September 2022. In the meantime, work …
Timeliness Remains Key for Peanut Producers Managing Diseases
By Clint Thompson All things considering, Southeast peanut producers are producing a strong crop. But with harvest time getting closer, growers need to stay vigilant with their fungicide sprays, especially amid a saturated summer. “What’s top of mind right now is being timely. I’ve been in a lot of fields, and we’ve seen plenty of leaf spot and white mold …
Peanuts Help Improve Blood Sugar
According to The Peanut Institute and the National Peanut Board, peanuts help improve blood sugar levels. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future …
Peanut Leadership Academy Accepting Nominations
The Peanut Leadership Academy recently announced they are now accepting nominations for the next class. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Peanut Market Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut market update. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026
Vilsack and Tai to Meet with USDA Ag Policy Committee
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will meet with the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee Friday. Topics include current and new trade deals, trade agreement implementation and concerns within the agreements. The committee, managed by the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, offers advice on U.S. trade policy. The committee consists of six technical …
Peanuts Are a Healthy Snack
There are many reasons why peanuts are such a healthy snack. Tyron Spearman has more examples. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …