By Clint Thompson University of Georgia Cooperative Extension peanut entomologist Mark Abney is once again encouraging farmers to scout their fields – this time for lesser cornstalk borers (LCB). In the UGA Extension blog, Abney said the pest has been found by consultants and county agents in peanut fields across the state. Populations have reached treatable levels in different locations. …
Peanut Product Manufacturers Discuss Current Market
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, various manufacturers and representatives from brands of peanut products were on hand to discuss the current market and changes that have been made to serve their customer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …
Estimated Peanut Acreage is Up
During the recent USA Peanut Congress, those taking part in the virtual event were given a report concerning the estimates of peanut acres this year. According to Tyron Spearman, the acreage is up from last year. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Registration Ongoing for Southern Peanut Growers Conference
By Clint Thompson Peanut growers and industry leaders are encouraged to attend this year’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City Beach, Florida. By the number of applicants that have already registered, the event should once again be filled with excitement. “It certainly appears that we have some excitement because if we track our registration this year versus last year …
Warmer Temperatures Affecting Peanut Plants
The American Peanut Council and American Peanut Shellers Association converted their 2020 USA Peanut Congress into a virtual format last week. According to Tyron Spearman, peanut specialists from the Southeast gave reports on this year’s crop. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Cotton, Peanut Crops Developing
According to the latest numbers from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), cotton planting is wrapping up. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest information concerning not only cotton planting but also squaring and setting bolls. But he notes there is a nationwide decline in the cotton crop condition. And Rippey has the latest outlook for the nation’s peanut …
Georgia Peanut Tour Cancelled
The Georgia Peanut Tour has been cancelled this year, according to Tim Brenneman, Georgia Peanut Tour Committee Chairman, via email. The tour, which is coordinated between UGA and the Georgia Peanut Commission, is normally held every September in a different part of the state. However, it was unfeasible this year, amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We hope you are all well …
Peanut Specialists Report on Crop
Due to concerns for the health and safety of sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, attendees and staff, the American Peanut Council and American Peanut Shellers Association converted their 2020 USA Peanut Congress into a virtual format last week. According to Tyron Spearman, peanut specialists from the Southeast gave reports during that event on this year’s crop. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The …
Upcoming Deadline; Planter Purchased; Peanut Butter Donations
June 30 is an important deadline for many producers to be aware of. Tyron Spearman has a reminder about that while also looking at a research plot planter that was purchased and where recent peanut butter donations have been made. Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers …
Peanut Market Update
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