Dry June’s Impact on Georgia’s Dryland Peanuts

By Clint Thompson The dry month of June stalled Georgia’s dryland peanuts. While half of the state’s peanut acres are irrigated, half do not have access to irrigation. That made growers with dryland fields vulnerable to prolonged dry periods, like what producers experienced in June. Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, discussed the scenario facing dryland peanut farmers. …

Cotton and Peanut Research on Display During Annual UGA Field Day

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Peanut Commission hosted their annual research field day with the University of Georgia (UGA) on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Both row crops were put under the spotlight at the different stops during the morning field day held on the UGA Tifton Campus. Specialists, like Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, highlighted different …

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Update on The Peanut Crop

The U.S. peanut crop has had plenty of ups and downs this season. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, shares an update on the peanut crop. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

Georgia Peanut Crop Update

By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut producers are on the cusp of starting this year’s harvests. According to Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, the crop has good potential, considering the weather challenges growers have faced from start to finish. “I think we’ve got a good, decent crop. The quality should be good. The yield should be all right. …

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Cotton Setting Bolls; Peanut Condition Drops

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its weekly crop progress reports Monday. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the latest on the cotton crop.  And Rippey has the latest on the peanut crop.  According to the USDA National Agricultural Statics Service (NASS), this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the Southeast as of this past Sunday:  In Alabama, cotton …

Peanuts See Strong Export Demand

Demand for U.S. peanuts internationally is strong as ever. Climbing export demand is a welcomed sight for producers. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

Peanut Harvests Likely Pushed Back

Peanut harvests may be later than expected this year. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …

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Farm Bill Still In Committee

While many row crop farmers rely on the Farm Bill’s provisions, it is still in committee in Washington. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps …

Disease Management Essential for Peanut Producers Following Debby

By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Extension Peanut Team remind producers about the importance of fungicide applications on the heels of Hurricane Debby this week. The rain-heavy storm impacted Southeast Georgia significantly with flooding. Scott Monfort, UGA Extension peanut agronomist, highlighted disease management a few days after Debby made landfall on Monday and moved …

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Amadas Expands Peanut Equipment Manufacturing in Southeast

Amadas is expanding their manufacturing of peanut equipment in the southeast. Tyron Spearman reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, …