Tropical Storm Michael has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. It now is threatening the United States Gulf Coast and a few major crops. Storm surge, heavy rain and strong winds are possible on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The storm is coming at a poor time for cotton, peanut and pecan farmers. Michael May Cause Problems for Southeast Crops …
Peanut Stocks, Processing, Usage Report
Peanut Stocks, Processing, Usage Report Peanut farmers are busy bringing in the crop. About 50 percent complete in the tristate area. We are showing now for Stocks and Processing, issued by USDA for the month of August, peanut stocks in commercial storage is now at 2.31 billion pounds. That is up 120 percent from last year. That is what has …
Fair and Festival-It’s What’s Going On
The peanut harvest is underway all across the tri-state area. There is also some celebrations. Fair and Festival-It’s What’s Going On The Georgia National Fair opens Thursday, October 4th, and continues through the 14th of October. The fair features a lot of livestock shows. The fair isn’t just agriculture. It has got something for everyone including livestock and horse shows. …
Benefits of the Annual Peanut Butter Challenge
by Dr. Nick Place We hear a lot about hunger. You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people. You’ve probably even seen crowdfunding efforts on digital media. It’s a fact of life: Some people around the world are starving – and not just in third-world nations. Some hungry …
Peanut Calendar
Tyron Spearman has a look at the peanut calendar. Peanut Calendar Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Fire at Peanut Facility
A peanut warehouse in Georgia suffered damage during a recent fire. Tyron Spearman has the details. Fire at Peanut Facility Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, …
Top Export Destinations for U.S. Peanuts
Tyron Spearman looks at the top export destinations for U.S. peanuts. Top Export Destinations for U.S. Peanuts Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026
Agri View: Boiled Peanuts-a Dying Fad
Everett Griner talks about boiled peanuts, a dying fad, in today’s Agri View. Boiled Peanuts-a Dying Fad Something is missing from the roadside in my part of the country. Signs proclaiming, “Hot Boiled Peanuts”. I have only seen one sign this year. I do believe that boiled peanuts, sold on the roadside, is slowly dying. I also believe people are …
American Peanut Council Export Promotion
The American Peanut Council hosted a group of Mexican manufacturers in Georgia this week to experience the peanut harvest. Tyron Spearman has more information. American Peanut Council Export Promotion Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
Peanut Crop Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on the 2018 peanut crop harvest. Peanut Crop Update Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida 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, 2026