One of the speakers during the 20th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference this past weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida was Dr. Kent Wolfe, director of the Center for Agribusiness & Economic Development at the University of Georgia. AgWired’s Cindy Zimmerman talked with him about the increasing population movement out of rural Southeast counties. Peanuts Help Drive the Rural Economy Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Cotton Condition Ratings Take Another Hit
The weather is not being at all kind to cotton in most major growing areas. Gary Crawford has the story. Cotton Condition Ratings Take another Hit However, U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey notes peanut crop conditions are improving. Peanut Crop Condition Improves In Alabama, the cotton crop condition is rated only 1 percent poor to very poor, 17 …
FAPRI Looks at Peanuts
During the 20th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference this past weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida Dr. Pat Westhoff, director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) talked about how peanuts are being impacted by the current economic situation. AgWired’s Cindy Zimmerman talked with him about that and the uncertain trade situation. FAPRI Looks at Peanuts Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Peanut Producers Attend Annual Conference
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 Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop …
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 Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026
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 Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
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 Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
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) …