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36th Annual Georgia Peanut Tour Sees Success

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

The recent Georgia Peanut Tour saw great success as it crossed southern Georgia with people from around the world that have interest in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Cotton Hit Hard by Helene

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Georgia, Hurricane, Peanuts, Weather

Hurricane Helene, while moving up through Georgia last week, basically decimated the cotton crop in the number two production state. Gary Crawford has this update. The USDA did issue their weekly crop progress report but some of those numbers, especially in Georgia, are no longer relevant due to the storm. To see how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing, click …

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Cotton Crop Condition Drops, Peanut Harvest Slowly Moving

Dan Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

With storm activity moving in this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notes the cotton crop condition is dropping, while the peanut harvest is moving slowly. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey has the cotton condition ratings in this week’s crop progress report.  And Rippey has a look at the peanut harvest. The USDA report notes this is how the cotton and peanut crops were progressing across the …

Crop Maturity Key This Year for Georgia Peanuts

Clint Thompson Georgia, Peanuts

By Clint Thompson Georgia’s peanut crop was on display during last week’s Georgia Peanut Tour, hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission. The two-day field tour also allowed Scott Monfort, University of Georgia Extension peanut agronomist, an opportunity to discuss the current state of this year’s crop as harvests have started across the region. “The crop that was planted in April …

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Southeastern Farmers Visit D.C. for Farm Bill

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

A group of farmers from the southeast recently visited D.C. to weigh in on the importance of the Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Net Farm Income Down

Will Jordan Field Crops, Peanuts

Net farm income is down across the nation, especially for row crop farmers. Tyron Spearman has the details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024