The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is using March to celebrate peanuts and its nutritional benefits with promotional events throughout the country, according to Joy Crosby, director of communications at the GPC. “The Georgia Peanut Commission is celebrating National Peanut Month in March which also happens to be National Nutrition Month. Peanuts are a great source of protein and very nutritious. …
Peanut Export Update
New numbers are out concerning the export of U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
Alfredo Goes From “Fast Pasta” to “Fast Peanut”
From “Fast Pasta” to “Fast Peanut.” Anthony Alfredo will have a new nickname thanks to the Georgia Peanut Commission. The NASCAR driver will be sponsored by the Georgia Peanut Commission during Sunday’s 500-mile race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The new partnership will make Alfredo, known as “Fast Pasta,” to become “Fast Peanut” for the one-race partnership. “We are very …
Alabama Peanut Acreage and Crop Outlook for this Year
At a recent meeting of the Peanut Shellers Associations, peanut specialists were reporting on what they see ahead for the peanut industry this year. Peanut Extension Agronomist, Kris Balkcom from Auburn University in Alabama. Balkcom said he didn’t see the peanut acreage dropping much this year even with the higher cotton prices. He felt the acreage would hold at about …
Report on Florida Peanut Acreage Outlook for The Year
Peanut Specialists report on what they think will happen with the peanut industry this year. David Wright, a Professor in the Agronomy Department at the University of Florida North Florida Research and Education Center, says Florida peanut acreage will be about the same this year at 170,000 acres. Tyron Spearman has more about the Florida peanuts reporting the varieties expected …
Georgia Peanut Crop Conditions and Plans
At a recent meeting of the Peanut Shellers Association, Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist, reported on the peanut crop conditions, and plans, for Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. In this report, Tyron Spearman reports what Mumford had to say about the Georgia peanut crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, …
Peanut Planting is Just Around the Corner
With peanut planting just around the corner, University of Georgia Extension Peanut Agronomist, Scott Monfort speaks with Tyron Spearman about the seed situation in Georgia. Monfort has an important recommendation for producers, as well as cautions for handling the seed. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida …
Georgia Peanut Farmers Donate Peanut Butter to DC Central Kitchen
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) is celebrating National Peanut Month by donating 10,080 jars of peanut butter through Peanut Proud, the peanut industry’s humanitarian relief organization. Georgia-based truckload carrier, SouthernAG Carriers, graciously donated its truck carrier service to deliver the peanut butter. “As a farmer, we are proud to begin this partnership with DC Central Kitchen by donating peanut butter …
ARC/PLC Enrollment Deadline, Peanut Market Update
Agricultural producers are being reminded if you have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2021, the deadline to do so is Monday, March 15. Tyron Spearman has more details about that, along with this week’s peanut market update. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida …
Consumers Eating More Peanut Butter
Information was recently presented about peanut butter, and how consumers are increasing their consumption of it. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …