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Research Continues to Keep Fungal Disease Out of U.S. Peanuts

Peanut growers here in the U.S. have enough issues dealing with various pests and diseases. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, research efforts continue to keep another fungal disease from affecting our peanut crops. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …

Disappointing Output: Georgia Peanut Yields Averaging 3,500 Pounds Per Acre

By Clint Thompson A combination of various weather events has led Georgia’s peanut yields to decrease significantly this year. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, said between the May rains, two hurricanes and cool fall weather, yields ended up much lower than expected. “When you talk about events that happened, everybody wants to concentrate on the two storms, …

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Promoting Peanuts in Schools

Peanut allergies are an issue the industry has been working on for quite a few years. But as Tyron Spearman reports, efforts have been underway to introduce peanuts to kids in schools. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Valor Award Recognizes Proven Performance in the Peanut Industry

Many peanut growers know when they need help from a proven herbicide, Valor offers effective control on tough weeds like Palmer amaranth and waterhemp. Valent Territory Account Manager, John Altom, explained to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how Valor got its start. He also points out how an award is given each year to those who show proven performance to the peanut industry. …

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Peanut Processor Files for Bankruptcy

An Alabama peanut processor recently filed for bankruptcy. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …

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Tough Year for Peanut Prices

The peanut market was hampered by various weather conditions this year. Tyron Spearman looks back at how the season progressed and where some contracts being offered currently stand. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To …

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Efforts Continue to Export More U.S. Peanuts

Reverse trade missions are an effort to get more U.S. peanuts in other countries. Tyron Spearman explains how this project is working for peanut farmers here in the Southeast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding …

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American Peanut Council Pleased with Accomplishments

The American Peanut Council is pleased with various accomplishments this past year. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

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Peanut Organizations Fighting Aflatoxin

Various peanut organizations have teamed together in the fight against aflatoxin. Tyron Spearman has more details about a recent event which updated the research efforts. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …

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New Appointees to National Peanut Board

It was recently announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture named 9 members and 9 alternates to the National Peanut Board (NPB). Tyron Spearman has more details. The following members and alternates will serve terms until December 31, 2026: The following members and alternates will serve terms beginning January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027: “Congratulations to the newly appointed Board members …