By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia Extension Peanut Team advise growers to take proper precautions when planting their crop this spring. Scott Monfort, UGA Extension peanut agronomist, discusses the current planting season which is taking place in some abnormally dry fields across Southwest Georgia. “We’ve had spotty rain showers but yeah, it’s getting dry in …
BASF Fungicides Key for Peanut Producers Managing Diseases
By Clint Thompson Peanut planting is well under way across the Southeast. That means fungicide sprays should be applied not long after. Brianne Reeves, BASF technical service representative, said producers should begin applying fungicide treatments anywhere between 35 and 45 days after planting. BASF provides the best protection against diseases like early and late leaf spot, and white mold. “BASF …
Peanut Supply Projected to Rise This Year
Each year the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) gives farmers an update on the peanut global situation,and forecast. Tyron Spearman gives the details. 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 …
Peanut Planting Precautions for Georgia Growers
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia Extension Peanut Team advise growers to take proper precautions when planting their crop this spring. Scott Monfort, UGA Extension peanut agronomist, discusses the current planting season which is taking place in some abnormally dry fields across Southwest Georgia. “We’ve had spotty rain showers but yeah, it’s getting dry in …
Update on the Global Peanut Situation
It’s time to get an update on the global peanut situation, according to the Farm Agricultural Service. Farmers are forecast to make slightly up to 2.8 million tons this year on a larger harvested area, and higher yields. Tyron Spearman gives us the information. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida …
Peanuts Being Planted While Export Market Busy with Last Years Crop
Peanut farmers are in the field planting their crop for this year, and the export market is still very busy on selling the old crop. Tyron Spearman lets us know about the worldwide market news for peanuts. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …
U. S. Peanut Federation Watching Washington for Growers
The peanut industry looks to the U. S. Peanut Federation to keep an eye on things going on in Washington. Although producers are unable to be there, but, Tyron Spearman explains, there is a representative representing growers, buying points, and shellers, by the U. S. Peanut Federation. Tyron lets us know a couple things being watched. First is the H2A …
Peanut Grower Provides Information During Farm Bill Hearing
Tyron Spearman provides more information about the hearing last week by the Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade where a peanut grower from Georgia provided information during Farm Bill Hearing. 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 …
Peanut Contracts Available
While some are waiting for rain to plant their peanuts, putting seed in the ground is still underway in other areas. Today, Tyron Spearman looks at what contract prices are currently being offered. 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, …
History of the Peanut
With peanut planting underway across the Southeast, Tyron Spearman takes time to look back at the history of the popular nut. 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 …