February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, peanuts can help in that effort. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Peanut Seed Prices Released
As growers prepare for the 2022 growing season, peanut seed prices have been released. Tyron Spearman runs through the new price numbers along with providing a peanut contract update. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Georgia Peanut Commission Holds Research Report Day
The Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) held their annual Research Report Day Wednesday at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), on the University of Georgia Tifton campus in Tifton, Georgia. According to a story from Tyron Spearman, the event provided growers and industry representatives with the latest information available on peanut research projects funded by GPC. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
2022 Alabama Peanut Production Meetings Scheduled
It’s the time of year when peanut farmers are making plans for the new growing season. There are several decisions to be made between now and planting time. The researchers who work for the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University College of Agriculture are ready to share their research-based recommendations to help Alabama peanut farmers have a successful 2022 peanut year. The Alabama Peanut …
Various Topics Discussed at AL-FL Peanut Trade Show
A variety of topics were discussed during the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show held last week in Dothan. Tyron Spearman has the story. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United …
New Data Confirms Peanuts are More Water Efficient than Ever
The water footprint of peanuts has been relatively small for decades, but updated data shows the industry has improved water efficiency by nearly a third. According to the National Peanut Board (NPB), newly released data shows 3.2 gallons of water is used to produce one ounce of shelled peanuts. Water usage for major tree nuts has also improved but remains higher than …
Fungicide Availability a Concern for Peanut Growers
By Clint Thompson Fungicides were essential for Southeast peanut producers suppressing diseases during the rainy 2021 season. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension plant pathologist, is concerned that growers may not have access to those same fungicides amid the current supply chain crisis. “If someone was to ask me what I think the biggest threat to peanut production going …
High Input Costs Top of Mind at Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show
By Clint Thompson Alabama and Florida peanut producers reunited on Thursday in Dothan, Alabama for their annual trade show event. At the forefront of farmers’ minds ahead of planting this year’s crop are the extremely high input costs. Jacob Davis, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association said growers are trying to hit a moving target with locking down …
Glad the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show Is Back
Peanut growers from around the Southeast are in Dothan, Alabama today taking part in the Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show. The event is hosted by the Florida Peanut Producers Association (FPPA) and Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA). Various discussions about products and services are taking place, as growers are able to learn more about what is happening in the industry. APPA President Carl Sanders told …
Foreign Agriculture Service Working to Break Down Trade Barriers
Foreign Agriculture Service has led USDA’s day-to-day efforts to break down trade barriers and generate export opportunities for U.S. agriculture for 2021. They have tried to get peanuts accepted back into the European Union. These efforts also resulted in market access for U.S. pork to India, poultry to Venezuela, and apples and pears going into Argentina, among others. Tyron Spearman …