The 20th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference was held this past weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida. Some of those attending included Caleb Bristow, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Ken Barton, executive director of the Florida Peanut Producers Association and Don Koehler, executive director of the Georgia Peanut Commission. AgWired’s Cindy Zimmerman talked with each of them. Alabama-Caleb Bristow Florida-Ken Barton Georgia-Don Koehler Sponsored ContentFlorida …
Southern Peanut Growers Conference Underway
The 2018 Southern Peanut Growers Conference is underway in Miramar Beach, Florida. Tyron Spearman is there and has this report. Southern Peanut Growers Conference Underway Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Southern Peanut Growers Celebrating 20 Years
The 2018 Southern Peanut Growers Conference is celebrating 20 years this week, with their annual conference kicking off today (July 19, 2018) and running through Saturday (July 21st, 2018) at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. The three-day event brings together peanut farmers and industry partners from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi to discuss peanut production, legislative issues, …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has this week’s peanut crop update. Peanut Crop Update Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, …
Two Peanut Meetings this Week
There are two big peanut meetings taking place this week. Tyron Spearman has the details. Two Peanut Meetings this Week Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle …
Southeast Peanut Efficiency Award Winner
Each year the Peanut Efficiency Award is given to a deserving Southeast farmer. Tyron Spearman has the details about this year’s recipient. Southeast Peanut Efficiency Award Winner Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker …
USDA Names Members and Alternates to the National Peanut Board
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointment of four members and four alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms, from Jan. 1, 2019, to Dec. 31, 2021. Appointed are: Georgia: Andy Bell (Member) and Donald G. Chase (Alternate) South Carolina: Bud Bowers (Member) and Harry Wimberly (Alternate) Texas: Peter Froese Jr. (Member) and Jeff Roper (Alternate) …
UF, Georgia Tech Scientists to Begin Work on More Drought-Tolerant Peanut
Farmers and consumers can benefit from a more drought-tolerant peanut, and scientists from the University of Florida and Georgia Institute of Technology will soon begin research to develop a more resilient crop. With it, growers would be able to produce more market-ready peanuts, and consumers can get more of the protein-filled legume. UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences agronomists …
Two Major Peanut Meetings Coming Soon
There are two major meetings in the peanut industry coming up soon. Tyron Spearman has the details. Two Major Peanut Meetings Coming Soon Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
Condition of Cotton and Peanut Crops
Across the Cotton Belt, the overall condition of the nation’s crop has continued to slip during the past few weeks. However, the peanut crop has seen a slight improvement. Gary Crawford has the first part of this story. Condition of Cotton and Peanut Crops In Alabama, the cotton crop condition is rated 8 percent poor to very poor, 21 percent …