Peanut growers are being reminded this coming Friday, May 3, is the deadline to vote in the referendum to determine the continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order, which authorizes the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …
Peanut Genome Sequenced with Unprecedented Accuracy
Improved pest resistance and drought tolerance are among potential benefits of an international effort in which Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators have produced the clearest picture yet of the complex genomic history of the cultivated peanut. Scientists undertook this large project to better understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underpin the peanut plant’s growth and development, …
Working Towards Prevention of Peanut Allergies
Efforts to prevent peanut allergies continue, as Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Peanut and Cotton Planting Update
Across the Southeast, this is expected to be a good week for both peanut and cotton planting. And looking at the latest numbers, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says the pace of peanut planting is on par with the average. But, Rippey notes cotton planting progress is slightly behind schedule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune …
Discussing Food Safety in the Peanut Industry
A recent magazine feature story looked at the salmonella outbreak 10 years ago that brought monumental change to peanuts, peanut butter and food safety. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Peanut Referendum Voting Ends May 3
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to remind peanut growers May 3 is the deadline to vote in the referendum to determine whether you favor continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order, which authorizes the National Peanut Board. Tyron Spearman has more details. Voters must return ballots postmarked by May 3. Ballots returned via express mail or …
Georgia Peanut Commission Encourages Farmers to Vote Yes in National Peanut Board Referendum
The Georgia Peanut Commission encourages all peanut farmers to vote yes in support the continuance of the Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order, which authorizes the National Peanut Board. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is conducting the referendum from April 15 through May 3, 2019. “The National Peanut Board continues to support Georgia’s peanut farmers through a variety of …
Peanut Leaders Talk Trade
A group of leaders from the peanut industry recently traveled to Washington D.C. to talk about trade issues. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Southern Peanut Growers Initiative
Southern Peanut Growers (SPG) is a nonprofit trade association representing peanut farmers in Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. And according to Tyron Spearman, they have been working hard to reach consumers through social media. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …
Value of 2018 Peanut Crop
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, both the price and value of the 2018 peanut crop at the farm level saw a decrease from 2017. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …