The timing could have been worse on Alabama peanuts. While Hurricane Sally drenched parts of Alabama with torrential rainfall, the state’s peanut crop was not as far along with regards to being ready for harvest. That was the silver lining Alabama Extension peanut specialist Kris Balkcom tried to find when describing the devastation from Wednesday’s storm. “We certainly had a …
Field Day Videos Available for Viewing on Commission Websites
Georgia cotton growers and peanut producers who were not able to watch the virtual field day on Sept. 9 can view the video presentations on both the Georgia Cotton Commission website and the Georgia Peanut Commission website. The field day was held in collaboration by the Georgia Cotton Commission, the Georgia Peanut Commission, and the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension. …
U.S. Major Crop Production Estimates
Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its latest estimates for the major row crops grown here in the U.S. Tyron Spearman has a look at more of those numbers for peanuts, corn, soybeans and cotton. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
New Valent U.S.A. Excalia™ Fungicide Receives EPA Registration for Peanuts
SAN RAMON, Calif., – Sept. 14, 2020 – Peanut growers now have a new defense against white mold with Excalia™ Fungicide from Valent U.S.A. With mounting pressure from soilborne pathogens, growers need effective tools to manage damaging diseases. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted federal registration of Excalia, which offers powerful white mold control, even under heavy pressure, to …
Cotton, Peanut Crop Update
With Hurricane Sally spreading heavy rain and wind across parts of the Southeast this week, the opening of cotton bolls are a concern in some areas. And of course, peanut harvest will see a pause for a few days. But as of this past Sunday, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says nationwide, cotton condition ratings are unchanged from last week. In …
Big Increase in U.S. Peanut Exports
According to the latest figures, U.S. peanut exports continue to increase. As Tyron Spearman reports, there is one country that has really helped to boost those numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
U.S. Peanut Production Forecast to be Up 24%
When USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its September crop production estimates, it noted the U.S. peanut crop is now expected to be up 24% compared to last year. According Tyron Spearman, that is up 9% from the previous forecast. Peanut production is forecast at 6.79 billion pounds, up 9% from the previous forecast and up 24% from 2019. …
Another Increase in Per Capita Peanut Consumption
For the 20th year in a row, the per capita consumption of peanuts has seen an increase. Tyron Spearman looks at the new numbers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, …
Peanut Harvest Underway
Peanut harvest began a few weeks ago in Florida, but according to Tyron Spearman, it’s now underway in parts of Alabama and Georgia. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …
Georgia Peanut Commission Partners with Atlanta Hawks Star Trae Young in Donating Peanut Butter to Atlanta-Area Schools
TIFTON, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2020) – The Georgia Peanut Commission and the Trae Young Family Foundation partnered to donate 7,200 jars of Peanut Proud peanut butter to metro Atlanta school food pantries during the month of August. Peanut butter, one of the most requested items among food banks, is one of Young’s favorite snacks he enjoys regularly to stay nourished …