Georgia Peanut

GA Peanut Farmer’s Contributions to US Peanut Crops

Georgia Peanut Tour Highlights State’s Dominance in U.S. Peanut Production The 2025 Georgia Peanut Tour wrapped up this past week, shining a spotlight on the state’s leadership in U.S. peanut production. Hosted by the Georgia Peanut Commission, University of Georgia, and other industry leaders, the tour offered insight into crop progress, acreage growth, and the counties leading the charge. “The …

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Georgia Milk Producers Provide Funds To Place Bulk Milk Dispensers in Georgia Schools

Georgia Milk Producers Launch School Milk Dispenser Initiative to Reduce Waste and Boost Nutrition Georgia milk producers are stepping up to make a big difference in school nutrition. During last week’s Georgia School Nutrition Association meeting, the producers unveiled a major initiative aimed at improving milk consumption and reducing waste in K-12 schools across the state. “The Georgia milk producers …

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GA Peanut Tour Recap RUTF

Georgia Peanut Tour Highlights Manna Nutrition’s Fight Against Global Malnutrition This past week, the Georgia Peanut Tour welcomed more than 125 participants from across the Southeast and around the globe. One of the most impactful stops on the tour was at Manna Nutrition in Fitzgerald, Georgia, where visitors were given a behind-the-scenes look at a life-saving peanut-based product: ready-to-use therapeutic …

Disease Management Tips for Peanut Producers

By Clint Thompson Georgia peanut producers are nearing the time of year when digging peanuts will become a regular practice, followed by harvesting of their crop. But some peanut plants still have some time left to mature, which means disease management should remain a priority. Bob Kemerait, University of Georgia (UGA) Extension plant pathologist, discussed the steps growers should be …

Farm Bill Education Highlight Cotton Meetings

By Clint Thompson Farm bill educational meetings highlight the National Cotton Council’s work this week across the Southeast. The Georgia meetings, which are being conducted by the Georgia Cotton Commission, National Cotton Council, Southern Cotton Growers and the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association, are designed to inform cotton producers, industry firms and agribusinesses with critical information regarding the farm bill provisions …

ABAC Celebrates Grand Reopening of Chambliss Building

By Clint Thompson Tuesday was a celebration for Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and its School of Agriculture and Natural Resources. ABAC faculty, staff and students celebrated the ribbon cutting for the reopening of the Chambliss Building. Andrew Thoron, ABAC Dean for School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, spoke during the ceremony and highlighted the importance of the building’s grand …