Discussing Peanut Harvest before Hurricane

Dan Peanuts

All eyes are on Hurricane Irma and how it will affect areas in the projected path. That includes peanut fields, as some are wondering what the best steps are here at harvest time. Tyron Spearman talked with a University of Georgia peanut specialist and got his thoughts on the best actions for now. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman on Research Efforts

Dan Georgia, Peanuts

The 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day took place today in Tifton, Georgia. Growers were able to see some of the latest research efforts and hear from University of Georgia researchers. Tyron Spearman was there and caught up with Georgia Peanut Commission Chairman, Armond Morris, who talks about some of the peanut research they were able to learn …

Still Accepting Peanut Butter Donations

Dan Peanuts

Peanut butter donations are still being accepted to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Tyron Spearman has the details.       Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, …

The Future of Peanut Research

Dan Peanuts

Various peanut researchers recently gave their thoughts on the future of peanut research. Tyron Spearman has the story.       Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida …

Peanut Breeding Program Works with Students, Growers

Randall Weiseman Peanuts, Research

By Jaci Schreckengost The peanut breeding program at the University of Florida’s (UF) North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) in Marianna, Florida, is helping growers in the Southeast by creating new peanut breeds. The breeding program uses applied genetics to create varieties with characteristics that will be beneficial to growers, says Barry Tillman, associate professor of the program. Due …

Peanut Butter Donations Coming In

Dan Peanuts

We told you earlier that Peanut Proud was accepting donations to send peanut butter to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  And according to an update from Tyron Spearman, donations have been coming in.       Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

Georgia Cotton Commission Invites Producers to Research Field Day

Dan Cotton, Georgia, Peanuts

The 2017 UGA Cotton & Peanut Research Field Day will be held next Wednesday, September 6 in Tifton. Georgia Cotton Commission’s Richey Seaton knows this will be a great place for producers to get answers to their questions about any issues concerning this year’s crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers …

Peanut Crop Update

Dan Peanuts

With harvest time getting closer, Tyron Spearman has a look at how the peanut crop is faring across the Southeast.       Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary …

UGA Cotton/Peanut Research Field Day set for Sept. 6

Dan Cotton, Industry News Release, Peanuts

The Georgia Cotton Commission, Georgia Peanut Commission and the University of Georgia Extension Cotton and Peanut Teams, will co-sponsor a joint research field day on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in Tifton, Georgia. The field day will start at 8:00 a.m. at UGA’s Lang Farm (230 Rigdon Aultman Road) before relocating to the Tifton Campus Conference Center (15 RDC Road) for …

Peanut Butter Donations for Hurricane Harvey Victims

Dan Peanuts

Peanut Proud is accepting donations to send peanut butter to the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  Tyron Spearman has more information on how you can donate or pledge to help. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry Supports …