UGA’s Monfort Discusses TSWV Impact in ’22

Clint Thompson Peanuts

By Clint Thompson Tomato spotted wilt virus’ (TSWV) presence in peanuts was widespread in 2022. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia (UGA) Cooperative Extension peanut agronomist, wants his growers to avoid a similar fate this season. TSWV was the trendy topic during the recent UGA Peanut Production seminar at the Georgia Peanut Farm Show. Monfort discussed the virus and what growers …

Crop Insurance Reminder

Dan Crop Insurance, Economy, Peanuts, USDA-RMA

USDA’s Risk Management Agency has a reminder about a crop insurance deadline coming up in 3 weeks. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Institute Offers Fun Facts

Dan Peanuts

We’ve heard before that when it comes to eating peanuts, peanut butter, and peanut products, the research is clear: peanuts improve your health. Tyron Spearman has more fun facts like that provided by the Peanut Institute. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Nutrition Funding Includes Peanut Industry

Dan Peanuts

A new grant is helping to fund nutrition and feeding programs, which does includes the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Peanut Growers Urged to Submit Comments to FDA

Dan Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC), Peanuts, USDA-FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a proposed rule to update the definition of the “healthy” claim on food packaging to help improve American diets. The Georgia Peanut Commission and the U.S. Peanut Federation are requesting peanut growers and industry stakeholders to submit comments to ensure the message of the peanut industry is strong and clear for …

Big Events Coming Up for Southeast Peanut Producers

Dan Peanuts

There are a couple of big events coming up over the next few weeks that peanut producers and others across the Southeast may be interested in attending. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Total Shipments of U.S. Peanuts are Down

Dan Peanuts

Latest numbers show the shipments of U.S. peanuts, for an 8-month stretch, are down from the previous year. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024